Staying in contact with my students over the summer
Summer is for relaxation, but for many students, it’s about credit recovery, summer school, and catching up. That’s why it’s so crucial for me...
Tag: communication
5 ways my Palm Pre makes me a better teacher
Yes, I’m one of those Palm Pre lovers. Since school began, I’m noticing that my phone is making me a better teacher, especially with communication. ...
Staying in contact with parents
It’s the evening before Back to School Night, and I still haven’t reached five parents I want to invite. Yes, you’re right: These are parents ...
More teachers using Google Docs
I’m happy to report that there was a lot of progress last week as teachers returned to school for professional development. After a yearlong campaign, Goo...
Encouraging students to use email
In my experience, I’ve noticed that one of the biggest indicators of the digital divide is how often and how (un)comfortably students use email. Show me a...