by Heather MacCorkle | Aug 4, 2021 | Uncategorized
To address the social, emotional, and psychological needs of our students in more creative ways, we need more time with our students face-to-face. (Day 4 of the 30-Day Writing Challenge)Wikimedia CommonsThe Ramifications of Shortened Class Periods and Increased...
by Heather MacCorkle | Aug 3, 2021 | Uncategorized
Front-loading vocabulary is a strategy teachers use to introduce students to words and/or phrases that may be unfamiliar to students before they read an associated text.The first post of the 30-day writing challenge included a review of the challenges of a new course...
by Heather MacCorkle | Aug 3, 2021 | Uncategorized
Many stories on the internet, TV, and radio are about “learning loss” and the “COVID slide.” Should these perceived phenomena be major causes of concern, or should other priorities, like our students’ mental health, take precedence? (Day 3 of the 30-day Writing...
by Heather MacCorkle | Aug 1, 2021 | Uncategorized
This will be my first year teaching “Introduction to Journalism,” and I must admit, I am intimidated and concerned. (Day 1 of the 30-Day Writing Challenge)Created Using CanvaEach morning, except Sunday, I sit in the livingroom with my first cup of coffee and read the...
by Heather MacCorkle | Aug 1, 2021 | Uncategorized
As I embark on the 30-day writing challenge, I want to thank those who have chosen to follow me. I’m quite grateful!Darrin Atkins, Jillian DuBois, dogo, Rachelle Dene Poth, Nerd Graph, Jade-Ceres Violet D. Munoz, Wally Roxanne, Dr. Deborah M. Vereen-Family Engagement...
