The University of San Diego has an extensive online program. Not cheap, but many courses to choose from.
It’s been nine days. I almost quit two days ago. The other teachers have been very generous with their time and materials, but it’s a new...
My undergrad degree was in Dramatic Arts, and I did an alternative pathway to my credential after passing the CSET. I think having courses like...
Tuesday, I start a long-term sub position at the local high school. I’ll be in the classroom, but Zooming from there. It’s a text I’ve never used...
My MA in Secondary English Education was far more valuable than my credential program, for what it’s worth.
Being in the vulnerable age group my husband and I needed masks, and while I could sew them, elastic was nowhere to be found. At first I made ties...
I had one of these when I was teaching. https://support.prometheanworld.com/product/-activslate-60-/
A former student who has just completed her credential sent me her cover letter, in which she gives me credit, in detail, for inspiring her to...
It’s been a while since I’ve been in the classroom, but here’s a tip: if you make a writing assignment, create a blank Doc titled the name of the...
So sorry, Rain. My avatar, Susie, was with us for 18 years. Our animals make our lives sweeter.
What about Bram Stokes novel Dracula? That is a good one for middle and high school kids. I might suggest Frankenstein over Dracula. It’s shorter,...
I taught seniors and used “class/yes” with them. Very effective, even with them.
I used Zipgrade for multiple choice tests. You print the bubble sheets from the website, set up the key on your phone or tablet, and just scan the...
I taught seniors and so most of the techniques weren’t applicable, but I did use Class/Yes for getting attention. My then college-aged daughter...
I retired last year and we moved to a lovely active adult community. I’m bored. I miss the classroom. I still haven’t figured out how to keep busy...
Check out the Writing Revolution. https://www.thewritingrevolution.org/
I used to watch a crafting show (anyone else remember Carol Duvall?) and the tip I learned was to turn the paper, not the scissors. Don’t know if...
My favorite thing about using Chromebooks (my department had shared carts, but one “lived” in my room) was being able to give students quick...
I used the highest level of this with my seniors my last year teaching, and I wished I had found it sooner. It’s called Mechanics Instruction that...
