Guest Blogging – Raising Jordans

5 NYC Ed Tech Companies Changing the Face of k12 Education

August 16, 2016

It seems I am always talking about edTech. Technology and learning was my undergraduate research project, and my minor in grad school; I can’t seem to stop talking about it. My latest article for the Yellin Center is no different. I took some time to brag about some of my favourite edTech companies changing the face of k12 education. They all just happen to me found in my own back yard. If you are a teacher ramping up for the new school year be sure to check out these awesome tools, or if you are a parent looking to help your child skill build in key areas these tools could make all the difference. Happy learning! Continue reading “5 NYC Ed Tech Companies Changing the Face of k12 Education”

Maker Movement Con’t: Design Thinking in Schools

June 22, 2016

Life has been busy. So I apologize for the lull of posts as of late. There are a whole bunch of new projects and opportunities on the horizon that have been occupying my time in a very, very good way. However, I had a few moments to to pen a continuation to my Maker Movement articles for the Yellin Center. I hope you enjoy learning a little more about Design Thinking and how it can impact and enrich the learning process. Happy Making! Continue reading “Maker Movement Con’t: Design Thinking in Schools”

S’Cool Tools Reviewed by Educators: Google Classroom

June 9, 2016

I have another EdSurge case study up on this weeks S’Cool Tools! I lent my voice, along with Colorado educator, Tara Gilboa, to talk about the Merits of Google Classroom. This isn’t the first time I have talked up Google Classroom; it has been one of my go-to resources for going paperless in the classroom. So Head over to Ed Surge to check out the latest article on Google Classroom to learn more.

Poet Prints Collaboration: Tech Tools for the Inclusive Classroom

June 7, 2016

This week I collaborated with the awesome educator behind Poet Prints, Rachel Poetker. She is an awesome, talented, and passionate Canadian elementary school teacher who, like me, loves to share her learning strategies and resources with the greater education world. You can find all her amazing curricular designs on her TeacherspayTeachers store.

As you all know I love collaborating with other bloggers -whether it is swapping resources or contributing posts I always learn something new. This week I shared some of my favourite literacy tools for an inclusive classroom with the readers of Poet Prints. Head over to her blog to check it out and be sure to poke around a bit. She has a lot of great things to share!

New Case Studies Published on Ed Surge: Dreambox and Learn with Homer

June 4, 2016

half_size_S_Cool_Tools__1_-1462551027 EdSurge is my go-to resource to all things ed Tech/Teacher News. They’re teacher-nerd heaven when it comes to digital resources and e-learning ideas. I told you all about how I use the EdSurge product index a few weeks back.

I am excited to be able to share my professional insights with them and their SCool Tools section. They published two case studies I wrote on my experiences using two of my favourite tools -Dreambox and Learn with Homer. I have written about Learn with Homer before and it’s power to sequentially skill build early reading skills. The program starts with basic phonology and works up to train young readers how to understand and comprehend short texts. What Learn with Homer is to reading, Dreambox is to math. It too discerns a learners math gaps and systematically works to close them and skill build using engaging, fun games. So head over to Ed Surge’s SCool Tools to check our my case studies on Learn with Homer and Dreambox.

Maker Culture in Schools

June 1, 2016

Education is full of buzzwords and trends. Some are better than others. Maker spaces, and maker education is one educational shift I am excited by. My latest article for the Yellin Center explores how maker culture is invading schools.

For those equally excitable educators who are curious to learn tactical ways to cultivate a maker culture you can head over to EdSurge’s Maker Guide. It is a hot bed of great ideas and resources everyday teachers can use. Enjoy! Continue reading “Maker Culture in Schools”

Uvic’s Booklum: Top Ten Books for Learning Support Teachers

May 23, 2016

I mentioned last week that I have been connecting with educators all over the place the last several months. Awhile back the incredible librarian of the Curriculum Library at my undergrad university, University of Victoria, asked me to compile my list of top ten resources for Learning Support Teachers. Bookulum, the top ten series, was created” as a way for us to feature themed book lists recommended by experts in and around our Education and Library community.” I am so honoured to have been asked to be included. Be sure to check out the other book lists because they are equally amazing. You can also download a PDF version of my article here.
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The University of Victoria is where I learned to be a teacher; Columbia University is where I honed the skills they instilled in me. Uvic was such good soil for me to grow in. It was there that met some of the most talented, dynamic educators that I now have the fortune of calling close friends. So I am beyond excited to still be connect to the community -even though I live on the other side of the continent. I am loving seeing what Uvic Education is doing to impact the greater teaching community. I hope you are as inspired as I am as you peruse their collected resources and fund of knowledge.

Using the EdSurge Product Index to Find New Learning Tools

May 20, 2016

I have been collaborating with educators around the web and it has been so, so good. I was sharing with a friend over lunch how it great it feels to no longer be in the very early days of my career. I am still exceptionally young and a novice in the field on whole; however it has been exciting to collaborate and write for various educational outlets over the past several months. I have reached a point in my short career where I now have a touch of experience that is valuable to parents and teachers, which allows me to lend my voice to the bigger mosaic of education. I am not going to lie, it is pretty neat.

One of the communities I am dialed into is EdSurge (stay tuned next week for some new publications coming out that I have done for them). Many readers have asked me what tools I use for different learning needs, and I am always happy to lend my advice, experience and app reviews. However, this week I am sharing one of my go-to sources for learning about all the new tools and innovations in the educational technology field is EdSurge. This week, in my latest article for the Yellin Center Blog, I wrote about how I use the EdSurge Product Index. So now you can also have access to excellent product reviews to help you locate and integrate 21st century learning tools and ideas! Enjoy 🙂 Continue reading “Using the EdSurge Product Index to Find New Learning Tools”

Strategies for Supporting Anxious Children

April 27, 2016

Here at the Jordan Project we have taken a break from app reviews and teaching resources to shed light on a vital topic-mental health. lately, we have gone in depth on teaching mindfulness to kids and strategies for self-regulation. Today, in another article for the Yellin Center, we are digging a little deeper into anxiety and behavioral challenges in children. We hope the resources outlined help you find some of the answers you are looking for. Continue reading “Strategies for Supporting Anxious Children”