Category Archives: Conferences & Professional Learning

Perú – 2018 SCOLT Scholarship Winner

Posted on November 17, 2018 by

This summer, I had the opportunity to study in Cusco, Perú for two weeks with a scholarship from SCOLT. It was my first time in South America and such a gift to experience in a study abroad setting. As required … Continue reading →

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Post-conference To-Dos: #SCOLT18

Posted on March 17, 2018 by

  Go through your notes and conference resources. Do it now, while it’s fresh in your mind, or set a reminder on your phone to do it on spring or summer break when you have more time. Here is an awesome google … Continue reading →

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What I learned at #FLAG17

Posted on March 7, 2017 by

I  had the privilege of attending and presenting at my state’s world language teacher conference this past weekend. I had a great time re-connecting with old amigos and learning from some home-grown teaching stars, and left feeling refreshed and energized. … Continue reading →

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Come see me at FLAG!

Posted on February 28, 2017 by

EDIT: HERE ARE THE SLIDES!   I am excited to announce that I will be presenting at FLAG this Saturday at 10:30 AM! My goal for the presentation is to share some ideas for activities that are highly engaging, can be … Continue reading →

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TBR: Professional Reading

Posted on January 10, 2017 by

Down here in Georgia we got an inch of snow Friday night, so of course it’s Tuesday and I have a report-by-ten-o’clock-work-day. This quiet time in my classroom feels like a gift, so I’ve used some of it to do … Continue reading →

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EdTech Conference Takeaways: Edmodo vs. Blackboard

Posted on July 23, 2015 by

I attended a session on Monday on Digital Assessments. The presenter went over Plickers, and then showed us how she uses Edmodo. I was really impressed with how much mileage she gets out of the Edmodo platform – posting class … Continue reading →

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EdTech Conference Takeaways: Plickers

Posted on July 21, 2015 by

First, let me say this: I cannot wait to use Plickers in my classroom! Do your students love Kahoot? Then I bet they will love Plickers too! Bonus: the only devices required for Plickers are the teacher’s: your computer, projector, … Continue reading →

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