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Articles related in any way to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Teaching during a pandemic can deplete us in many ways, including our brain power. Dr. Mooney shares several suggestions for professional development pick-me-ups to give you new ideas and inspiration!
Whether you are teaching fully remote, fully in-person, or some combination of both, you can’t give your best to students if you are not caring for yourself well. Dr. Mooney offers up highlights from her past articles to help you get a grip on your...
Are you feeling flustered by all of the technology possibilities available with remote learning? Have you been comparing your distance teaching abilities with your colleagues? Dr. Mooney suggests putting those ideas aside so we can focus on the most ...
Dr. Mooney shares one way she has kept her sanity during the season of COVID and its accompanying change!
Dr. Mooney recently learned how one district addressed their remote learning challenges in the spring. Perhaps their solutions will inspire you as you prepare for the fall semester!
As we begin this challenging school year, teachers must work together to meet the needs of students and families. Regardless of your level of experience, you have something to offer that your colleagues need!
The current pandemic has affected all of life, including education. Although there are many negative results of this situation, some positive outcomes are also coming to light, including breaking down barriers between schools and families.
It’s not too hard to find bilingual books in Spanish, but finding them in the less-common languages that some of our ELs speak can be more of a challenge. Dr. Mooney points you to several online resources for this hard-to-find multicultural/bilingu...
Helpful resources for teaching online are popping up daily, but the time it takes to review them can be overwhelming. Dr. Mooney shares some of her top picks with you.
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Infographic
Thanks for the Phonology infographic! Very helpful info for me and my district!
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Artist’s/Writer’s Workshop
The Universal Language of Pictures: A Critical Tool for Advancing Student Writing by Beth Olshansky provides a strong rationale for leading students to begin their writing projects with artwork. You can read my article about a few of her ideas, but w...
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Enjoyed learning about this alternative to frontloading vocabulary. I think there are many teachers out there who teach using a discovery method like you shared in the magnetism lesson example, but they don’t realize the importance of connectin...
