‘Tech for Teachers’ Archives
Teaching and Engineering »
As many of you know, I have been studying to be a teacher the past two years after working for a very long time as an engineer. I have been subbing (an absolutely terrifying experience for the first 80 or so classes, but, especially the first) for 2 years. I then started Project IMPACT (a credentialing program) on Monday and Weds nights (an [...]
Tutoring Help via YouTube »
If you need (or someone you know needs) help with Math, Physics, SAT Preparation....visit the Khan Academy on YouTube. An example video is included below. I picked Pre-Algebra since that is the class I long term subbed in for two months this year....I like that he says almost the same thing I told my class: The best way to learn math is to [...]
Teaching Update »
After 8 full weeks, my long term sub position has ended.What an experience!We were all sad it ended even though we all knew this day would come. I have learned a lot about teaching (do I still want to teach as my "encore" career?.....YES!) and have learned what not to do, what to do differently, and how to manage a class (well...I am still [...]
Where I have been… »
In case you are checking and wondering where the new posts are....I've been so extremely lucky to have landed a short term (now three weeks long) substitute teaching position in a 7th Grade class in the Jefferson Elementary School District.Since starting, I have had to RUN as fast as I can run just to stay behind a reasonable amount.Do me a [...]
Tech for Teachers – Podcasting Classes »
If you do not know what podcasting is, here is a very cool introduction:The world is changing. Streaming (podcasting included) technology has already proven itself at some Universities where students who may have missed class, or need to refresh their memory can watch a video stream of the class anytime. For example, see these classes available [...]
