Invited to the White House?! About three months ago, my colleague, Lauri Brady and I were invited to the White House (yep, the one in Washington D.C.) to attend the White House CS Tech Jam. At first, we questioned whether or not this…
Who is Eduspire?
Eduspire is an innovative provider of professional development courses for teachers. Our goal is to transform teaching and learning through practical integration of contemporary technologies in K-12 classrooms.
I’m a Fan of Conferences …and not just conferences on literacy and other teaching themes; I love going to conferences in general. I’m such a nerd about signing up to hear my favorite speakers – you know, the big names that hardly ever…
What is Mindfulness? Mindfulness is a term, once known only in contemplative circles, which is now increasingly found in mainstream dialogue. Indeed, it has even begun to make its way into education. Referring to the ability to maintain an open awareness of and…
Is There a Difference? I have traveled across the nation sharing ideas on how to use the iPad to strengthen learning for students with special needs. Undoubtedly, participants always ask, “What apps do you suggest to teach reading (or math)?” This generally…
Classroom Organization Can Be Difficult *photo courtesy of Whooo’s Reading With all of the tasks plaguing today’s educators, it can be difficult to stay on top of classroom organization, wouldn’t you agree? Well then, it’s a good thing you’re here! Our very own Lauri…
Understand the Value of Digital Portfolio in Education Today’s classroom is an increasingly complex and differentiated environment. Teachers are faced with a myriad of tasks – from guiding students as they learn and gathering data to differentiate the instruction, to creating documentation to…