Discovering How Do You Learn: Gardner’s Theory in Action
At the heart of effective education lies the recognition that there is no singular path to learning. Dr. Howard Gardner’s groundbreaking...
Stefanie Mc-E
Aug 6, 20232 min read
Enhancing Learning through "Soft Starts" in the Classroom
In the realm of education, a novel approach known as a "soft start" has been gaining popularity while fostering an environment that...
Stefanie Mc-E
Aug 6, 20233 min read
Unrolling the Art of Paper Quilling Through Online Exploration
Picture this: five weeks ago, armed with nothing but a laptop, iPad, a steady internet connection, a box of tools I knew nothing about...
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To Question or Not to Question?
That isn't really the question. It is more complex than that. After reading the first three chapters of Warren Berger’s book, "A More...
Stefanie Mc-E
Aug 6, 20233 min read
Unraveling the Pages: Navigating the Wicked Problem of Book Banning
Have you ever encountered a problem so bad that it was impossible to come up with a good solution? Or the solutions you came up with just...
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Jul 28, 20231 min read
Discovering Ourselves: Constructing Something to Gain Understanding
As an educator, one of the most rewarding experiences is witnessing my students grow not just academically, but also in terms of their...
Stefanie Mc-E
Jul 24, 20236 min read
Get 'Em Hooked
I have come to realize the importance of getting my middle schoolers hooked into our lessons as soon as possible so they develop an...
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Jul 23, 20232 min read
Learning & Using the Tools
Have you every seen an advertisement for a product while watching tv or scrolling through Instagram, thought it was awesome, instantly...
Stefanie Mc-E
Jul 18, 20233 min read
My People. My Connections.
Who do you learn from? In order for me to answer this question, I needed to take a moment and look at my Professional Learning Network...
Stefanie Mc-E
Jul 12, 20232 min read
Does Learning Equal Understanding?
For the past few years, my district has placed a focus on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) in our schools and classrooms. Each...
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Jul 12, 20236 min read
What Do I Do With All of These Tools?
What can I do to use these tools, or even use them together to create a piece of art? It's a good thing I have been tasked to complete a...
Stefanie Mc-E
Jul 10, 20233 min read