In all of my classes, I create some type of peer editing for papers and projects. I think this is a great skill all students need to learn. Students are able to see their knowledge improve another peer’s text and can see how influential the writing process can be. It’s a win-win, but I have […]
Continue reading →One of the biggest issues my high school faces is cell phones. Our students have devices that our school provides them, but they are still attached to their cell phone. It is disheartening to work hard on a lesson and see a class full of students on their phones (like the picture to the left). […]
Continue reading →It is the truth. Podcasts are so hot right now. There seems to be a new podcast popping up everyday. I, personally, am one of those people who has followed the trend. I did not think podcasts were anything special, until a friend introduced me to This American Life. It was so addicting! I started listening […]
Continue reading →Part of what I loved about my English major was the loosely discussion-based form all my classes took on. Almost all of my classes were based in discussion; some even went as far as moving in a circle to discuss. I loved this. I am a listener through and through, but I truly enjoyed listening […]
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