I'm so sorry that I haven't blogged in so long. I've been so busy! My son just had his first communion. I was so proud!! At school, we have been implementing instructional rounds (based on Robert Marzano's research). It's been quite a task creating groups for the rounds and scheduling classrooms to visit in the building. It is amazing what can be learned by going into classrooms and seeing what is being done throughout the building. It will really inspire you. I feel like Pinterest is a also type of instructional round. I have learned a lot by just going through Pinterest and "looking" into other teachers classrooms. Try implementing instructional rounds in your building. It is truly a building collaboration that will result in higher student achievement.
I've been really investigating the SAMR model lately. If you aren't familiar with the SAMR for integrating technology into the classroom, that's ok. I first learned about it last year at a conference. I went to a breakout session and came out more confused than when I went in. So, I took it upon myself to learn about it through researching it online. The SAMR model is this: Substitution, Augmentation, Modification, and Redefinition The more I investigated, the more I realized that our district needs to really look at where we are on this model. Yes, we are a Google for Education district! Yes, all students and teachers have access to Google Drive! But, NO, we are not redefining education with technology. One day I was inspired by a fellow Google for Education trainer to really look at how we can use Google Drive to redefine our lessons. So, I created the graphic below with ideas on how to use Google Drive and other Google pr...
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