You should have guessed by now that I’m the kind of person who picks up every penny I see on the ground. And from the last post, you should know that I accept any and all things people are getting rid of. If I can’t use it, I find someone who can or donate [...]
Entries Tagged as ‘education’
December 23, 2008
2008 Edublog Awards: What Jewels Will Be Found?
I really enjoy reading blogs of other teachers. There is never enough time to watch our fellow teachers hone their craft. Even the brief time in the lunchroom (and I do mean brief, once you deal with Bobby who lost his lunch money or Shakira who is checking out early) is only spent with [...]
December 15, 2008
Grading Writing Papers or Will They Even Read Our Comments?
We do a lot of writing in my classes. At this level, we are hammering how to organize their essays: topic sentence, detail sentences (or paragraphs) and conclusion sentences (or paragraphs).
It’s not enough to TELL them that they must do those things, you must show that their grade is related to whether or not they [...]
December 13, 2008
Prudent Classroom’s Collection Plate #1:Classroom ideas that don’t cost a dime…
The Two Writing Teachers blog talks about their take on NCTE sesson related to designing effective writing assignments.
Need some good handwriting worksheets or explanations for why it’s important? Look no further:
Have you heard of “speed dating?” How about sparking interest in reading by doing something similar with passing books after a few minutes? Here’s how at [...]
December 6, 2008
Hustling for Part-time Jobs
I was reading a blog the other day about financial security and the author mentioned using the time of our youth to earn some extra money and skills. Often, we think of our youth as the time to have fun and party.
Since I put myself through college without benefit of financial aid or scholarship (my [...]
December 1, 2008
Free Ivy League Online Video Lectures
My degrees are not from an Ivy League institution, but I “take” Ivy League classes now via free online video classes. Just for fun, I always intended to sit in on history lectures when I retire. But now with the magic of the Internet, I can do this in my comfy chair and snuggly slippers [...]
September 22, 2008
Small Whiteboards for playing Games
Classroom games are fun ways to learn and review, but often purchasing the materials can add up. Each year I try to add to my arsenal so that student interest is constantly being stimulated. There are old standbys we always play, but I add new games that are specifically related to one area or another.
While [...]
