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The Importance of Rest

12/28/2020

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According to Oxford Languages, the definition of rest is to cease work or movement in order to relax, refresh oneself, or recover strength.  Rest is a concept that is not commonly spoken about in the American culture.  Our society is often go, go, go.  However, rest is essential for our physical and emotional well-being.  When I think of rest I look at it in four stages.

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Google Slides: Free Templates

12/21/2020

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As an Ed Tech TOSA I often need to create presentations for trainings.  The templates available on the Google Slides site are fine, but rather boring.  To make the presentation more interesting I like to use free templates from SlidesCarnival or Slidesgo.  Both of these websites offer free Google Slides and PowerPoint templates and their designs are wonderful.  If you haven't had a chance to check out these site yet, I highly recommend taking a look before you create your next presentation.  
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What is Kami and how do students use it?

12/14/2020

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Kami is one of my favorite new site for digital learning.  I love it so much that I will probably use it even when are able to have school in person.

Check out this 5 minute video about Kami and how students can easily use it!
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Start a Computer Science Club at Your School: It's As Easy As 1, 2, 3

12/7/2020

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In December 2017 I participated in Code.org's Hour of Code.  After seeing the enthusiasm and joy on my students' faces I decided it was important to continue teaching computer science and programing for the remainder of the year.  While I had already planned to do this with my own 5th grade class, I wanted to include other students as well.  This brought about the creation of my school's first Coding Club.

Starting a computer science club at your school is as easy as 1, 2, 3.


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Special Post: Hour of Code Mini Lessons

12/5/2020

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With the Hour of Code soon upon us I created two mini lessons to help introduce elementary students to computer science.  The videos I chose were from code.org and the games are all located at https://code.org/learn.  I hope you find them useful and can use them with your students.

Hour of Code Mini Lessons (TK-2nd)
Hour of Code Mini Lessons (3rd+)
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