This week's challenge comes from the amazing Andrea Keller. I'll let her video speak for itself!
You can watch it by clicking HERE.
Happy Creating! And don't forget to share with the hashtags #SummerofCreating and #EduLS!
Monday, June 22, 2015
Sunday, June 14, 2015
Twitter!! Challenge 20
Now that most of you have jumped both feet into your summer (though I know a few up north are just finishing up) I wanted to create a challenge that has many different layers.
Last summer, when I was hosting the "Summer Learning Series" one of the first things we focused on was social media, and more specifically Twitter.
I know that we're all on different levels and paths when it comes to utilize social media for connecting, learning, growing, and more.
So what I wanted to do was share with you the posts from last summer.
Your challenge this week is to pick one, or more, of the posts from last summer and work on growing more in your use of social media. Challenge yourself. Push yourself out of your comfort zone.
I always say that Twitter changed my life. It changed it professional and personally. I hope that through this week's challenge you can make some new connections, learn some new materials, and push yourself to share some too!
Already a Twitter pro? Join a new chat this week, or connect with someone you never have before. Or Tweet out a burning question you having (using the #EduLS hashtag) and see what response you get!
What is Twitter? And creating your account
Connect with Others! Who Do I Connect With?
What is a Hashtag? Why use them and which ones do I use?
REMEMBER, include the hashtag #EduLS with all of your tweets, so we can learn along WITH you!
Happy Learning!
(***want a weekly reminder email about challenges that have been released? Sign up HERE)
Last summer, when I was hosting the "Summer Learning Series" one of the first things we focused on was social media, and more specifically Twitter.
I know that we're all on different levels and paths when it comes to utilize social media for connecting, learning, growing, and more.
So what I wanted to do was share with you the posts from last summer.
Your challenge this week is to pick one, or more, of the posts from last summer and work on growing more in your use of social media. Challenge yourself. Push yourself out of your comfort zone.
I always say that Twitter changed my life. It changed it professional and personally. I hope that through this week's challenge you can make some new connections, learn some new materials, and push yourself to share some too!
Already a Twitter pro? Join a new chat this week, or connect with someone you never have before. Or Tweet out a burning question you having (using the #EduLS hashtag) and see what response you get!
What is Twitter? And creating your account
Connect with Others! Who Do I Connect With?
What is a Hashtag? Why use them and which ones do I use?
REMEMBER, include the hashtag #EduLS with all of your tweets, so we can learn along WITH you!
Happy Learning!
(***want a weekly reminder email about challenges that have been released? Sign up HERE)
Sunday, May 31, 2015
Take a Staycation - Challenge 19
With the school year wrapping up, what better way to begin your summer then by taking a "stay-cation"
What is a staycation? Well this week's challenge comes from my friend Jed Dearybury. Jed is one of the most engaging and exciting people I know. Incredibly passionate about education and changing not only kids' lives but also affecting adults. If you haven't connected with Jed Dearybury on social media, you definitely should.
Check out Jed's challenge by watching his video HERE (or the embedded video below)
Then when you're done, tweet out photos from you staycation with the hashtag #EduLS! Enjoy your time exploring your community!
What is a staycation? Well this week's challenge comes from my friend Jed Dearybury. Jed is one of the most engaging and exciting people I know. Incredibly passionate about education and changing not only kids' lives but also affecting adults. If you haven't connected with Jed Dearybury on social media, you definitely should.
Check out Jed's challenge by watching his video HERE (or the embedded video below)
Then when you're done, tweet out photos from you staycation with the hashtag #EduLS! Enjoy your time exploring your community!
Sunday, May 24, 2015
Write A Letter, Challenge 18
This week's challenge is a simple one, in theory.
As we wrap up our school year (and some have already ended!) the best thing we can do is reflect.
What your challenge is for this week is to write a letter to yourself all about this last school year. Write about the the struggles, the joys, the successes, the failures, the whole shebang.
Take the time to write it out as if you were writing to a close friend.
Then, on the last day of school, when the final student has left, open your letter and re-read it (or if your year has ended, wait a week and read it fresh). Reflect on the year. And head into summer with a heart that is reminded that in the end, we did all we could!
So there ya go! And if you're brave, share your letter via a picture or blog post and use the #EduLS hashtag when sharing it out!
As we wrap up our school year (and some have already ended!) the best thing we can do is reflect.
What your challenge is for this week is to write a letter to yourself all about this last school year. Write about the the struggles, the joys, the successes, the failures, the whole shebang.
Take the time to write it out as if you were writing to a close friend.
Then, on the last day of school, when the final student has left, open your letter and re-read it (or if your year has ended, wait a week and read it fresh). Reflect on the year. And head into summer with a heart that is reminded that in the end, we did all we could!
So there ya go! And if you're brave, share your letter via a picture or blog post and use the #EduLS hashtag when sharing it out!
Sunday, May 10, 2015
Digital Scavenger Hunt, Challenge 17
We're back! This week's challenge comes from the brilliant Karen Balbier. And it's all about having YOU go on a Digital Scavenger Hunt!
It doesn't matter if the camera is on your phone or if you use a fancy Nikon, go on a hunt (learning walk) with your students, your child, or all by yourself. You choose what you will hunt for; shapes, lines, angles, verbs, colors, types of rocks on the playground, plants, examples of patters, it's all up to you! Pick a topic that relates to you, open your eyes and search for real world examples all around you and take all the pictures you want.
Then, to share your what you have collected, use an app like Pic Collage, or a slide show, or a presentation, or any movie tool of your choice, to share your real world examples.
Then share that out on social media using the #EduLS hashtag!
Here's to a great hunt!
Here's to a great hunt!
Sunday, April 26, 2015
Classroom Design, Challenge 16
This week's challenge is brought to you by one of my favorite people, Greg Smedley-Warren. Greg is a kindergarten teacher in Nashville, Tennessee.
This week's challenge is all about relinquishing control a little bit.
But I'll let Greg explain more. You can watch his video challenge HERE.
Now, the hard part, completing the task! Are you up for the challenge? Share your progress this week with changing up your classroom design by tweeting or sharing on FB or Google+ using the #EduLS hashtag! Have fun!
This week's challenge is all about relinquishing control a little bit.
But I'll let Greg explain more. You can watch his video challenge HERE.
Now, the hard part, completing the task! Are you up for the challenge? Share your progress this week with changing up your classroom design by tweeting or sharing on FB or Google+ using the #EduLS hashtag! Have fun!
Sunday, April 19, 2015
EdCamps! Challenge 15
This weekend I was able to help organize and host my third EdCamp (EdCampNavasota). I absolutely love EdCamps. For those of you who may not know what an EdCamp is or have never been to one here's a great video for you to check out:
EdCamps are known as an UnConference. They're completely participant driven. So much so that the schedule isn't even designed until the day of, and it's based completely after what YOU want to learn about.
My favorite part about EdCamp though? It's not about presentations. It's all about conversations.
And even if you can't be at a local EdCamp, there are EdCamps happening every single weekend! You can just look on twitter and see so many great EdCamp hashtags and you can learn from the EdCamps without even being able to attend one in person! You can see all what learning happened at the EdCampNavasota this weekend by checking out #EdCampNavasota on Twitter!
So what is your challenge this week? Well it takes on two parts.
1. If you've been to an EdCamp, share why you enjoyed it and one thing you learned using the #EduLS hashtag.
2. The second part is to FIND an EdCamp to attend OR to organize your own local EdCamp! And share your plans/process with the #EduLS hashtag. (you can find tons of Edcamps HERE)
Organizing an EdCamp is not a complicated process and doesn't take a ton of time. Surround yourself with a great team and it's easy! You can find tons of information and help on http://edcamp.org/
So there's this week's challenge! Don't be afraid to reach out to other people who've done EdCamps as well to get ideas or help! So what are you waiting for??? Find an EdCamp near you (or organize your own) and get to learning!
My favorite part about EdCamp though? It's not about presentations. It's all about conversations.
And even if you can't be at a local EdCamp, there are EdCamps happening every single weekend! You can just look on twitter and see so many great EdCamp hashtags and you can learn from the EdCamps without even being able to attend one in person! You can see all what learning happened at the EdCampNavasota this weekend by checking out #EdCampNavasota on Twitter!
So what is your challenge this week? Well it takes on two parts.
1. If you've been to an EdCamp, share why you enjoyed it and one thing you learned using the #EduLS hashtag.
2. The second part is to FIND an EdCamp to attend OR to organize your own local EdCamp! And share your plans/process with the #EduLS hashtag. (you can find tons of Edcamps HERE)
Organizing an EdCamp is not a complicated process and doesn't take a ton of time. Surround yourself with a great team and it's easy! You can find tons of information and help on http://edcamp.org/
So there's this week's challenge! Don't be afraid to reach out to other people who've done EdCamps as well to get ideas or help! So what are you waiting for??? Find an EdCamp near you (or organize your own) and get to learning!
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