the best classroom blogs for creative teaching ideas

Compiled by Mary Thompson Price – East Texas Baptist University

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Compiled by Mary Thompson Price – East Texas Baptist University

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contexts or applications without being changed much from the original. Many computer programmers often use the term boilerplate code. A legal boilerplate is a standard provision

contract. The term can also be used to describe text that is unnecessary due to its repetitiveness. Boilerplate is any text that is or can be reused in new contexts or applications without

changed much from the original. Many computer programmers often use the term boilerplate code. A legal boilerplate is a standard provision in a contract. The term can also be used to describe

that is unnecessary due to its repetitiveness. Boilerplate is any text that is or can be reused in new contexts or applications without being changed much from the original. Many computer

programmers often use the term boilerplate code. A legal boilerplate is a standard provision in a contract. The term can also be used to describe text that is unnecessary due to its repetitiveness

Boilerplate is any text that is or can be reused in new contexts or applications without being changed much from the original. Many computer programmers often use the term boilerplate code

boilerplate is a standard provision in a contract. The term can also be used to describe text that is unnecessary due to its repetitiveness. Boilerplate is any text that is or can be reused

contexts or applications without being changed much from the original. Many computer programmers often use the term boilerplate code. A legal boilerplate is a standard provision

contract. The term can also be used to describe text that is unnecessary due to its repetitiveness. Boilerplate is any text that is or can be reused in new contexts or applications without

changed much from the original. Many Boilerplate is any text that is or can be reused in new contexts or applications without being changed much from the original. Many computer programmers

use the term boilerplate code. A legal boilerplate is a standard provision in a contract. The term can also be used to describe text that is unnecessary due to its repetitiveness. Boilerplate

text that is or can be reused in new contexts or applications without being changed much from the original. Many computer programmers often use the term boilerplate code. A legal boilerplate

standard provision in a contract. The term can also be used to describe text that is unnecessary due to its repetitiveness. Boilerplate is any text that is or can be reused in new contexts

applications without being changed much from the original. Many computer programmers often use the term boilerplate code. A legal boilerplate is a standard provision in a contract. The term

be used to describe text that is unnecessary due to its repetitiveness. Boilerplate is any text that is or can be reused in new contexts or applications without being changed much from

original. Many computer programmers often use the term boilerplate code. A legal boilerplate is a standard provision in a contract. The term can also be used to Boilerplate is any text that

be reused in new contexts or applications without being changed much from the original. Many computer programmers often use the term boilerplate code. A legal boilerplate is a standard

provision in a contract. The term can also be used to describe text that is unnecessary due to its repetitiveness. Boilerplate is any text that is or can be reused in new contexts or applications

without being changed much from the original. Many computer programmers often use the term boilerplate code. A legal boilerplate is a standard provision in a contract. The term can also be

describe text that is unnecessary due to its repetitiveness. Boilerplate is any text that is or can be reused in new contexts or applications without being changed much from the original.

computer programmers often use the term boilerplate code. A legal boilerplate is a standard provision in a contract. The term can also be used to describe text that is unnecessary due

repetitiveness. Boilerplate is any text that is or can be reused in new contexts or applications without being changed much from the original. Many computer programmers often use the

boilerplate code. A legal boilerplate is a standard provision in a contract. The term can also be used to describe text that is unnecessary due to its repetitiveness. Boilerplate is any text that

be reused in new contexts or applications without being changed much from the original. Many computer programmers often use the term boilerplate code. A legal boilerplate is a standard

provision in a contract. The term can also be used to describe text that is unnecessary due to its repetitiveness. Boilerplate is any text that is or can be reused in new contexts or applications

without being changed much from the original. Many computer programmers often use the term boilerplate code. A legal boilerplate is a standard provision in a contract. The term can also be

describe text that is unnecessary due to its repetitiveness. Boilerplate is any text that is or can be reused in new contexts or applications without being changed much from the original.

Boilerplate is any text that is or can be reused in new contexts or applications without being changed much from the original. Many computer programmers often use the term boilerplate code

boilerplate is a standard provision in a contract. The term can also be used to describe text that is unnecessary due to its repetitiveness. Boilerplate is any text that is or can be reused

contexts or applications without being changed much from the original. Many computer programmers often use the term Boilerplate is any text that is or can be reused in new contexts

applications without being changed much from the original. Many computer programmers often use the term boilerplate code. A legal boilerplate is a standard provision in a contract. The term

be used to describe text that is unnecessary due to its repetitiveness. Boilerplate is any text that is or can be reused in new contexts or applications without being changed much from

original. Many computer programmers often use the term boilerplate code. A legal boilerplate is a standard provision in a contract. The term can also be used to describe text that is unnecessary

to its repetitiveness. Boilerplate is any text that is or can be reused in new contexts or applications without being changed much from the original. Many computer programmers often use

boilerplate code. A legal boilerplate is a standard provision in a contract. The term can also be used to describe text that is unnecessary due to its repetitiveness. Boilerplate is any text that

can be reused in new contexts or applications without being changed much from the original. Many computer programmers often use the term boilerplate code. A legal boilerplate is a standard

provision in a contract. The term can also be used to describe text that is unnecessary due to its repetitiveness. Boilerplate is any text that is or can be reused in new contexts or applications

without being changed much from the original. Many computer programmers often use the term boilerplate code. A legal boilerplate is a standard provision in a contract. The term can also be

describe text that is unnecessary due to its repetitiveness. Boilerplate is any text that is or can be reused in new contexts or applications without being changed much from the original.

computer programmers often use the term boilerplate code. A legal boilerplate is a standard provision in a contract. The term can also be used to describe text that is unnecessary due

repetitiveness. Boilerplate is any text that is or can be reused in new contexts or applications without being changed much from the original. Many Boilerplate is any text that is or can be reused

new contexts or applications without being changed much from the original. Many computer programmers often use the term boilerplate code. A legal boilerplate is a standard provision

contract. The term can also be used to describe text that is unnecessary due to its repetitiveness. Boilerplate is any text that is or can be reused in new contexts or applications without

changed much from the original. Many computer programmers often use the term Boilerplate is any text that is or can be reused in new contexts or applications without being changed much

original. Many computer programmers often use the term boilerplate code. A legal boilerplate is a standard provision in a contract. The term can also be used to describe text that

unnecessary due to its repetitiveness. Boilerplate is any text that is or can be reused in new contexts or applications without being changed much from the original. Many computer programmers

use the term boilerplate code. A legal boilerplate is a standard provision in a contract. The term can also be used to describe text that is unnecessary due to its repetitiveness. Boilerplate

text that is or can be reused in new contexts or applications without being changed much from the original. Many computer programmers often use the term boilerplate code. A legal boilerplate

standard provision in a contract. The term can also be used to describe text that is unnecessary due to its repetitiveness. Boilerplate is any text that is or can be reused in new contexts

applications without being changed much from the original. Many computer programmers often use the term boilerplate code. A legal boilerplate is a standard provision in a contract. The term

be used to describe text that is unnecessary due to its repetitiveness. Boilerplate is any text that is or can be reused in new contexts or applications without being changed much from

By teachers for

teachersThese teachers not only

spend all day in the

classroom but they share

their ideas, challenges, and

reflections with others…

ComplainingThese blogs don’t focus on

the bad days, the nasty

parents, or the ineffective

admins…these are about

what is GREAT in EDUCATION

and what these TEACHERS do

to make it BETTER!

Teaching IdeasThe focus is on CREATIVE

ideas that are illustrated by

PICTURES, VIDEOS, and

STUDENT WORK SAMPLES to

make it easy for you to

understand what the

students did.

Realistic and Do-able

Teacher tested…kid-approved

“I can do that too!”

Current!

You

Teacher

Blogger

Teacher

Blogger

Teacher Blogger

Teacher Blogger

Teacher Blogger

Personal Learning

NetworkThese bloggers ENCOURAGE

comments and feedback.

They ASK QUESTIONS and

hope that their followers will

ANSWER BACK. They answer

comments and emails!

Why not work together?

Connect to others

The BlogRoll please…

Ask questions…get answers

Mrs. Cassidy’s Classroom Blog

“I teach a class of six year olds in Moose Jaw, Canada who are inviting the world into their

classroom to help them learn.”

http://classblogmeister.com/blog.php?blogger_id=1337

Her students write their

own blogs!

A Primary Blog for the 21st Century

“I am a Grade 1 teacher that enjoys blogging about how I use technology in the

classroom. This blog is really a way for me to share my learning journey with you!”

http://grade1ad.litcircuits.com/

EC Ideas for Technology Integration!

Ed.Tech

“There is plenty to explore here on my blog and I hope you find something interesting and

engaging to help.”

http://edte.ch/blog/

The Braman Bunch“Welcome to the world of Mr. Braman’s fifth grade class!”

http://mrbraman.edublogs.org/

5th grade Science

activities!

Speaking of History

Eric Langhorst is an 8th grade history teacher in Missouri.

http://speakingofhistory.blogspot.com/

technology + some!

Zambobazo – Learn Spanish Through Pop Culture“Una variada oferta de actividades divertidas basadas en productos culturales auténticos

(videoclips, canciones, tiras, noticieros, etc.) en las que se pretende aprender por

descubrimiento sobre el idioma español y las culturas del mundo hispanohablante”

http://zachary-jones.com/zambombazo/

Movies, cartoons, current

events – with activities and

teaching ideas!

The P.E. Geek“My name is Jarrod Robinson and I am a Physical Education Teacher from country Victoria,

Australia. As i am also Information Technology trained I delight in aiming to engage

students in my classes using web 2.0 tools. The purpose of my blog is to detail the different

ways I am trialing these technologies in my classes.”

.http://thepegeek.com/

P.E. ideas +

Tech!

Always Formative

“Assessment is a conversation.”

http://alwaysformative.blogspot.com/

Honest discussion about

the challenges of authentic

assessment.

Continuous Everywhere but Differentiable Nowhere

“I am a high school math teacher in Brooklyn, New York. I enjoy getting students excited

about math by being math’s loudest and most passionate cheerleader.” .

http://samjshah.com

Reflecting on

the best way to

teach HS Math

dy/dan“I'm Dan Meyer. I taught high school math between 2004 and 2010 and I am currently studying at

Stanford University on a doctoral fellowship. My hobbies include graphic design, filmmaking, motion graphics, and infographics, most of which have found their way into my practice in some way or

another. My specific interests include curriculum design (answering the question, "how we design the ideal learning experience for students?") and teacher education (answering the questions, "how do

teachers learn?" and "how do we retain more teachers?" and "how do we teach teachers to teach?").”

http://blog.mrmeyer.com/

Don’t miss his

TEDxNYED talk!(click here)

US History Teachers Blog

“This site is made by high school US History teachers and will have links to useful

classroom sites, relevant articles, other useful blogs and more.” .

http://ushistoryeducatorblog.blogspot.com/

Teaching Learners with Special Needs

“My name is Kate Ahern. I am a teacher of learners with multiple or significant special needs…My professional interests are diverse and include the impact of presumed competence, integrating assistive

technology in the classroom, alternative and augmentative communication and positive behavior supports as a framework for implementing application of behavior analysis. I tend to think outside the box and I love the creative side of teaching, such as creating curriculum units or finding ways to make

breakthroughs with students who are harder to reach.”

http://teachinglearnerswithmultipleneeds.blogspot.com/

Resources & Strategies

for teaching students

w/special needs

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Mary Thompson Price

East Texas Baptist University

mthompsonprice@etbu.edu