So, here we are again! If you have no idea what I'm talking about, please feel free to click here to read Part 1 of Climbing a Volcano! We left off our dramatic adventure at the start of our hike up Volcán Turrialba. I'll be honest and admit that I was a little nervous. My … Continue reading Climbing a Volcano: Part 2
Climbing a Volcano: Part 1
Well hello there! It's been quite a while since my last post! I suppose a worldwide pandemic will do that. I have plans to write another post about living in Costa Rica during a pandemic, so I won't go into detail here. However, I will say that I am grateful that outdoor activities are allowed, … Continue reading Climbing a Volcano: Part 1
Chirripó!
Hello! It's been quite some time since my last blog! I have been trying to write this one all week, but for some reason, I am blocked. So, without any grand ado, I'm going to jump right into it! ¡Hola! Desde hace mucho tiempo he escrito un post! He estado intentando escribir este toda la … Continue reading Chirripó!
Road Trip USA Part 2
Hi again! I know it's silly to write two posts in one day about the same trip, but it feels better to have two shorter posts rather than one long one! I'm thinking of you, Dear Reader! Anyway, on with the rest of the journaling of Road Trip USA! Day 3 - Santa Fe and … Continue reading Road Trip USA Part 2
Road Trip USA Part 1
Howdy, y’all! I am writing this from a laundromat in Tropic, Utah, where I am in the middle of a road trip for Semana Santa (aka spring break). This post will chronicle the first few days of the trip (I hope to write a Part 2 at the end of the trip, as long as … Continue reading Road Trip USA Part 1
Una escapadita perfecta
This post is a bit of a #latergram, since it's about a trip from over a week ago, but I've been too lazy to write until now. Este post es un poquito de #latergram porque es sobre un viaje desde hace una semana, pero he estado perezosa y no lo escribí hasta ahora. Last weekend, … Continue reading Una escapadita perfecta
La Romería de la Virgen de los Ángeles
Hola! It's been forever!! Looking back at last year, I realized that I've used this blog more for teaching conferences than for travel stuff! One of my goals this year is to get back on track with writing more posts. And since I did something new today, I figure I may as well write one … Continue reading La Romería de la Virgen de los Ángeles
#ISTE18 Session: Everyone Needs a Coach: Fostering Instructional Innovation Through the Dynamic Learning Project
Wednesday, June 27 - Everyone Needs a Coach: Fostering Instructional Innovation Through the Dynamic Learning Project Session resources: here and here. Panel: Jennie Magiera (moderator) A.T. McWilliams Heather Dowd Dee Lanier Kelli Coons Christin Edge Danielle Johnson Resource to check out: Google Slides Q&A Digital use divide (second level digital divide) Dynamic Learning Project - an … Continue reading #ISTE18 Session: Everyone Needs a Coach: Fostering Instructional Innovation Through the Dynamic Learning Project
#ISTE Session: 5 Reasons Why Every Student Needs To Think Like A Designer
Tuesday, June 26 - 5 Reasons Why Every Student Needs to Think Like a Designer Presenter: Michael Cohen (The Tech Rabbi) Session resources: https://thetechrabbi.com/ This session focuses on how to address ISTE standard 4 (Innovative Designer). How can we design instructional experiences that tap into the different kinds of design? Graphic, interior, product, instructional, user experience, … Continue reading #ISTE Session: 5 Reasons Why Every Student Needs To Think Like A Designer
#ISTE18 Session: Promoting Inventiveness in the Classroom
Tuesday, June 26 - Promoting Inventiveness in the Classroom Presenter: Kathy Schrock Session resources: Link 1; Link 2 (http://www.schrockguide.net/inventiveness.html by Kathy Schrock) Defining Iventiveness Invention: the creation of a product or introduction of a process for the first time Innovation: occurs if someone improves on an existing product or process Inventiveness: the form of creativity … Continue reading #ISTE18 Session: Promoting Inventiveness in the Classroom
The Lamp Life 