Category Archives: Teaching Strategies

Seriously Terrific Energizing Activities that Matter: STEAM Education at one elementary school in Los Angeles

Posted on August 23, 2018 by Be Strong. Be Courageous. Be You

AltaSea is a gem of a place located in the heart of  Los Angeles Harbor.  Here, professionals in the business world mix with educators and service providers and all sorts of folks invested in the marine environment and the “blue … Continue reading →

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Anatomy of a teaching point

Posted on September 13, 2016 by Be Strong. Be Courageous. Be You

I received this text from a colleague this morning: What is the “how” in this teaching point? She queried. I read the part right under “Name your teaching point.” I thought about it. I have not read this entire lesson.  … Continue reading →

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Kahoot! Why I Blog

Posted on March 24, 2016 by Be Strong. Be Courageous. Be You

This evening I learned something new!  I was just sitting down to write my blog post for the day and I came across this blog by Chris at Reading Amidst the Chaos.  I hadn’t ever heard of Kahoot! before. I … Continue reading →

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Instructional North Stars

Posted on April 27, 2015 by Be Strong. Be Courageous. Be You

There is so much to learn and so much to teach! Sometimes it can become overwhelming. Sorting through what is critical, what is important and what is still important but not top priority at present can be daunting. Still, teaching … Continue reading →

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