Becky Boer

Teaching

Blogging Challenge Day 2: Technology

Write about one piece of technology that you would like to try this year, and why. You might also write about what you’re hoping to see out of this edtech integration. I mentioned technology in my post yesterday about classroom goals. I know that I don’t use technology as effectively as I should, and that is in large part due to the fact that I’m just not as skilled with it as I should be. However, I’m doing a disservice to my students if I let my own incompetencies affect  ...

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Teaching

Blogging Challenge Day 1: Goals

Write your goals for the school year. Be as specific or abstract as you’d like to be! One of the most important jobs we have as teachers is to reflect on our school year and set new goals accordingly. Even veteran teachers (should) know that even the most successful practices can always benefit from revisions and adaptations. > Begin with the end in mind. – Stephen Covey I believe that when setting goals, you should consider your outcome first. You obviously have a reason for  ...

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Teaching

Teacher Blogging Challenge

I recently came across an article on TeachThought called “Reflective Teaching: A 30-Day Blogging Challenge for Teachers.” I’m a little late to the game, as this article was written in August of 2014. Still, it’s always a good idea to reflect on your methodology and practices, so I’ve decided to take on this challenge during the month of July. I’m listing the challenge questions below in case anyone wants to participate along with me! Reflective Teaching  ...

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Books

2016 Reading Challenge

Every year, I do some sort of reading challenge. In 2015, I found the 2015 Popsugar Reading Challenge. I didn’t complete it – I met 40 out of 50 requirements, which I thought was pretty good! I did read several additional books; in total, I read 57 books. This year, I considered a few other reading challenges, but I found that the Popsugar challenge fits my preferences the best. It allows me to read outside of my comfort zone, but it also allows for me to read books that I  ...

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