This episode is designed to do two things. 1. To showcase another amazing project created and developed by a teacher here at Bettendorf Middle School on the topic of courage….Read more
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015: Living on the Edge of Chaos: 8th Graders Talk Social Media
We have an 8th grade language arts teacher conducting a project right now around digital footprints. As students are navigating their way through their project I was asked to be…Read more
014: Living on the Edge of Chaos: PBL Exhibition Night
Our school has implemented project based learning throughout all grades 6-8 this year where we have asked teachers to develop and come up with four projects this year. As we…Read more
With a heavy heart I report that…….
*I posted this on the Eagle Eye to the World blog for our global project, but felt it should be shared here as well Liberty and Justice have lost an…Read more
Deeper Learning Week 1 Reflection and Thoughts
Below are my key takeaways from the contents of week 1 from Deeper Learning Panel Discussion Notes and Thoughts http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36rzTUM_CuE Deeper Learning consists of three things 1. Identity – does it…Read more
#GGEE Video 8: Project Tuning Process with Students
Today I tested out Google Glass by recording a Project Tuning involving several teachers and students. This project is going to be an amazing one. We would love any feedback…Read more
Student Voice and Participation in Teacher Project Tuning Session
As our building continues to push forward with Project Based Learning (PBL) and striving to challenge our students and ourselves I have reflected on the many key areas we need…Read more
Bald Eagle Project – An Eagle Eye To The World is off and running
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
ALCOA: Eagle Eye On the Wold – Global Classroom Project – Registration Deadline Fast Approaching
Don’t these pictures get you excited for learning, collaborating, and connecting with students and teachers from all over? I just want to send out a final reminder that December 15th…Read more
Pringle Challenge Is Underway!
My 4th and 5th grade ELP students are taking part in a Pringle Challenge in which they have to build a container that will keep a Pringle chip intact while…Read more