Where I Am Weak, Then I Am Strong
This past week, my methods class took the Strengths Finder 2.0 Test to determine our strengths. They varied in categories, but there was one trend […]
Exploring and Embracing Student Strengths
Exploring and Embracing Student Strengths By: Hayley Johnson ^Donald Clifton developed this intensive online assessment that depicts your talents and successful qualities. He provides […]
If We Can’t Play to Ours, How Can We Play to Our Students Strengths?
Recently, for a methods of teaching science class we were required to participate in the Gallup Strengths Finder Assessment. I had heard about this assessment […]
Leveling up: Player choice and student ownership
As the huge nerd I am, I’ve spent many an hour fantasizing about what life would be like if I were a character in a […]
What am I good at?
“But I’m not good at anything.” “But I’m not creative.” “But I’m not smart.” These are excuses you will hear every day in a classroom. […]
Finding Strength in Your Students
Recently, I took the CliftonStrengths 2.0 test to discover my top 5 strengths. If you’re someone who likes to take personality tests, like me, you would […]
Effective utilization of tech tools
Effective utilization of tech tools By: Hayley Johnson We educators know how prevalent technology is becoming in classrooms. Students have Chromebooks, laptops, desktop computers, handheld […]
An Interesting Perspective: Round 2
Howdy Bloggers, We’re back! I hope everyone’s 2018 is off to a great start! An Interesting Perspective has big things planned for the year, […]
Can We Differentiate Ourselves?
One of the many challenges that we as pre-service teachers tend to face is the self-doubt that we may not be good teachers. That aching, […]
Question Everything You Think You Know
The quote above, in my opinion, encompasses a core value in STEM! STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) is about using prior-knowledge to make sense […]