by alicjawp | Sep 29, 2020 | Capstone, Lit Circles, Presentations, Technology, Tinkering, Uncategorized
Full disclosure: before COVID and eLearning, I, despite being an avid user of Google Classroom almost since its inception, still used paper rubrics to give students feedback. I would give comments and suggestions in their Google Docs but I would still circle and...
by alicjawp | Jun 19, 2019 | Capstone, Collaboration, Presentations, Technology
With the completion of the school year and coursework for AP Capstone Research being finalized – that magical moment when all the check marks show completed submissions for students’ work – it’s worth reflecting what it means to take on a new course,...
by alicjawp | May 15, 2019 | Collaboration, Compass Tool, Innovation, Technology, Uncategorized
Who would’ve thought that documenting the awesome teaching activities that support sustainability and the environment could be done via My Google Maps? At ASFG we’ve been organizing a Earth Day oriented meeting meant to support sustainability for approximately the...
by alicjawp | Sep 19, 2017 | Google Classroom, Innovation, Technology
I appreciate and take pride in subtle details, both in life and in teaching. The expression, “it’s all in the details” can be applied to more than just fashion, good food, and hospitality experiences. For example, the subtle steps in a lesson that lead students to a...
by alicjawp | May 3, 2017 | Collaboration, Innovation, Presentations, Technology
Some of the best teaching moments are really just moments of facilitation. It sure makes teaching sound unromantic but really, we facilitate opportunities for our students to learn and grow. If we work hard, and the facilitation is successful we are happy to watch...
by alicjawp | May 1, 2017 | Google Classroom, Presentations, Technology
Most English standards, such as the Common Core Standards stipulate the development of presentation skills. The Common Core “Speaking and Listening” category specifies that students “make strategic use of digital media (e.g., textual, graphical, audio, visual, and...
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