A project that a few Bettendorf teachers and former students created over the summer is underway. As of right now I am running and operating the global project. We are…Read more
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Coffeechug Tweets of Knowledge!
Just wanted to compile so very interesting reads and articles about education, intelligence, and creativity from my Twitter feed in case you don’t have Twitter(in which you are missing out…Read more
Round 2 Reflection of Eracism: Global Debate, An Amazing Learning Experience
The team at work This morning I was lucky enough to have another group of students take part in a championship round debate in bracket B of the Eracism project….Read more
What Do You Think? CCSS: Math – Too Hard or Just Right?
I saw these two articles posted on Google Plus today (thanks Mr. Stone). I read them both and am married to a math teacher. I would love to hear your…Read more
Global Education/Flat Classroom: Discussion with Dr. Leigh Zeitz and Students from UNI
Last night I had the awesome opportunity to jump online and chat for a little bit with Dr. Z who is a professor at UNI You can check out his…Read more
To Our Friends in Japan: Part 2
Here is part 2 of our video to our friends in Japan. These are the 4th graders. At the end of the video they have a little challenge for you….Read more
To Our New Friends From Japan
My two ELP classes have teamed up again with an amazing educator in Japan to work on our writing skills and hopefully develop a project along the way. The package…Read more
A New System For Identifying Gifted Education – My New Pursuit and Passion
It is 3 am here in Denver Sunday morning. I crashed hard last night after the third day of absorbing so many great ideas. I need to write up a…Read more
Pringle Chip Challenge: Video explanations and ready for packages to arrive!
If you have been following all of the awesome events and projects taking place in my 4th and 5th grade ELP classes, then you know we have been working on…Read more
Quail Update: 17 days old and ready to move
This week will be a big week for the quail. We have a pen all ready to go at the school so the quail can finally be at the school…Read more