Learning/Teaching new fluencies/competencies & using technology innovatively to prepare students for the changing world they live in. 2016-2017 TLLP Connecting Kids and Classrooms. 2015-2016 TLLP Bringing ideas to life with 3D Technology. 2013-2014 TLLP using Chromebooks for Blended Learning and Teacher PD. 2012-2013 TLLP around the use of touch technology (iPad/iPod Touch) to enhance the learning of students with Autism.
One of the things I miss most about not having my own classroom are the extra curriculars that my students and I would engage in. Before COVID19 entered into our reality, I had started Esports in my classroom and intended to involve other classes and grades. Check out the last blog post I wrote about that experience here .
In my role as a re-engagement teacher this year, I am connecting with a lot of students who are into gaming. In fact, it is one of the first things they tell me about themselves when I meet them for the first time. Moving from school to school, I wanted to find a way to be able to bring the gaming into the work I do. I decided to purchase a Nintendo Switch and some games so my Esports would be mobile. I was off to the races!