Teaching from Beyond the Desk

Pacific Coast Teacher Meet Up: Teachers Take Sacramento

OUR MEETUP IS OFFICIALLY SOLD OUT!!! CHECK BACK FOR DETAILS ABOUT OUR 2017 MEET UP It's HAPPENING!  The Pacific Coast Region Meet Up is ACTUALLY HAPPENING!!!!  I feel like it was SO long ago that we started kicking around the idea of a HUGE meet up...and here I am sharing it with all of you! The weekend we have planned is filled with fun and collaboration opportunities!!  We have AMAZING giveaways and an awesome SWAG … [Read more...] about Pacific Coast Teacher Meet Up: Teachers Take Sacramento

Classroom Reveal (2015-2016)

Well, here we are over eight weeks into school, and I have yet to do my classroom reveal post. As I reflect about the craziness that has occurred during these past two months, I realize that it is okay. My classroom is finally starting to come together, and there are less empty spaces on the walls. This was a major feat that has been quite the challenge this school year. While I received the keys to my classroom relatively early in the summer, … [Read more...] about Classroom Reveal (2015-2016)

Parent Teacher Conferences

As the school year jumps into full swing, parent-teacher conferences are on the mind of many teachers. I know that for me, as a fairly new teacher, they can be overwhelming and lead to many sleepless nights. Sarah at Tales of Teaching with Tech, Erin from Very Perry Classroom, Brianne at Hooo-Ray for Teaching, and myself wanted to chat about how we format parent-teacher conferences. We discussed scheduling, how student-led … [Read more...] about Parent Teacher Conferences

Coding in the Classroom: Dash & Dot

What is Coding? Simply put, coding is the language and process that allows us to create computer software, apps, and websites. It is through computer coding that we can control electronic devices and use them as resources to entertain, learn, and perform tasks. While the concept of coding can be complex, the foundation can be learned through basic if ______ then _______ statements. These concepts can by easily obtainable by students if presented … [Read more...] about Coding in the Classroom: Dash & Dot

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Whether you're a seasoned educator, passionate about learning, or looking to take the journey of growing together, we can all learn from each other. Each episode speaks to the journey of finding yourself and reflecting on how being authentically you can make you a better educator, a better friend, and a better human being. Teachers are so much more than the traditional teacher identity. Follow along and join the journey as we keep Teaching [and learning] from Beyond the Desk.

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