Love my PLN (Personal Learning Network)! I have been wallowing in my own self pity that, for another year, I am not registered and will not be attending the 2014 TCEA (Texas Computer Education Association) annual conference. I am always envious of those who return, are rejuvenated, and have learned about all the newest gadgets, […]
Concept Based Instruction
After working with a group of teachers today, I have realized the importance of teaching conceptually. It is so important for students to make deep thematic connections between and across texts, but they still struggle. Due to the demands of standardized testing, teachers have been driven away from concept-based instruction. When students learn in a […]