For this activity, we used an app called Flipsnack. It was a very effective tool, but once in a while the formatting would be difficult. You can layer shapes under text which is really nice. But there is no voice component to the app. However, it gave me a really cute interactive booklet. https://www.flipsnack.com/nicholeTeachNow/high-academic-expectations-teachnow-nichole.html
Creating High Expectations in the Classroom TeachNow Module 4 Unit 3 Activity 2
Creating High Expectations in the Classroom TeachNow Module 4 Unit 3 Activity 2 When expectations are high, students are more driven and more likely to not just succeed but surpass expectations. Here are a couple of videos with instructional methods that I analyzed to determine whether the teaching styles were successful in achieving these higher standards.... Continue Reading →
Reflection on Creating a Safe and Inclusive Environment in the Classroom: TeachNow Module 3 Unit 1 Activity 3
A Reflection on Creating a Safe and Inclusive Environment in the Classroom Today, I will be reflecting on: How can I creative a positive, safe, and inclusive atmosphere for students from all cultural, racial, and ethnic backgrounds? And why should we care about creating this climate in our classroom? First, why should I care about... Continue Reading →
Game Development for 2nd graders TeachNow Module 3 Unit 3
This project was a group collaboration between Conor Town, Adam Ortega, and me. Conor Town is the person who did all illustrations. Overview Oh no! Our sentences have been scrambled by the monsters in this PAC-MAN style arcade game. Can you find them and reorder them for us? You’ll have to move through the maze... Continue Reading →
Global Citizenship Digital Project for 2nd Graders Module 3 Unit 3 Activity 1
Project Theme:Â Global Citizenship Project Goals: 1. Students discuss and define global citizenship 2. Students identify and discuss problems facing the world and provide research-based solutions. (examples of problems may include: ethnocentrism, climate change, etc.) 3. Students work in groups to choose a problem and collaborate to creatively demonstrate engagement with and comprehension of the theme:... Continue Reading →
