It’s two weeks after I last wrote about the poor vaccination roll out in New York State. I live in Wisconsin but was in New York visiting my parents when they opened vaccine registration to group 1B. My parents are still awaiting an appointment. I’ve checked EVERY day for the last 19 days and have…
Today, the school year kicks off in our local communities here in the Coulee Region of Wisconsin. Most, not all, are entering this year on a virtual platform as opposed to in-person, classroom learning. While the majority of students were exposed to an online learning environment last spring, it was brief if you consider how…
We have to learn to allow for mistakes. During this time of the COVID 19 pandemic, we’ve seen teachers quickly change gears from one learning platform to another. Students had to follow suit, just as quickly, as classes went from in-person to screens over the course of a weekend. But, are we allowing for mistakes? …
My post today will not be too long. I spent time over the last three to four days, and much of this morning, putting together a FREE mini Phenology & Citizen Science lesson on Spring Bulbs. Last year, when I made presentations it was suggested to me more than once that instead of PowerPoint I…
By, mid-afternoon yesterday, we heard of more local universities moving classes to an online platform due to the COVID-19 virus. While we understand this move, moving a course (or, worse – part of a course) online is not as easy as it sounds. While I’ve never taught online, I do have digital course experience. In…
I spent far too much time on the computer yesterday. How do I know? I feel frustrated this morning. When I think over the last month, albeit a short month that went fast, my most relaxed days were when I was on vacation. That makes sense, but I think it was more than just being…
Today, I am in a contemplative mode. Inquiring Minds Want to Know: How many college applications does the average college-bound senior send in? Are digital applications easier than the paper ones of the past? Why does it take until senior year in High School for English class to be fun? Why do you feel like…