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Figure 1. I am seeking shelter from the rain in the doorway of a 13th century church in Conwy, Wales Teaching art to young people is a gift because it provides so much daily inspiration, with a little drama and strife and hilarity sprinkled in. The days are packed full and intense, especially teaching adolescents. I generally receive 8-10 questions from kids before the bell even rings each day at 8am. To balance this, I enjoy our school breaks and summers off, and definitely

This week’s assignment focused on developing a mobile technologies implementation plan for a workplace setting. Since I work in a middle school environment, I chose to focus on a very real and ongoing issue: communication between general education teachers and support staff regarding students who receive special education services. In middle school, multiple adults often work with the same student throughout the day. When communication is delayed or inconsistent, accommodatio

For this week’s blog post, I’m sharing a short video I created about immersive learning experiences. The focus of the video is how immersive tools—like virtual environments or interactive digital spaces—can be used in realistic ways in educational settings, including art classrooms. Here's a lil presentation on the topic: In the video, I highlight how immersive learning can support student engagement by letting learners explore content instead of just listening or reading abo

Here are some organizations I plan to investigate to further my learning and to stay up-to-date on Instructional Design trends and information. The journey has just begun! 1. Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) URL:   https://www.aect.org Goals:  Deepen understanding of instructional design theory, educational technology research, and emerging trends Participation Plan:  Read journal articles, attend webinars, and engage with conference materials

Microlearning is a training approach that delivers content in short, focused segments (typically 2–5 minutes) based on a single skill or idea that learners can immediately apply. In workplace settings, microlearning is especially effective because it respects time constraints while addressing real, day-to-day challenges. Rather than overwhelming learners with too much information, microlearning prioritizes clarity, relevance, and action. This approach works well for educators

Blogging can be a meaningful way to support learning because it asks students to slow down, reflect, and put ideas into their own words. Instead of just absorbing information, learners actively process what they are learning by writing about it. Research shows that blogging encourages deeper thinking and helps students make sense of new ideas through reflection and discussion (Halic et al., 2010). In many learning environments, blogs act as shared spaces where students can po

Please enjoy some 2D artwork created by 7th grade students in our amazing inclusive classroom. Variety is the spice of life!

3 popular versions of virtual learning are compared and contrasted in the graphic below. Learning Management Systems Schools and Learning...

Information and resources supporting literacy with new media, or web 2.0, help us understand how we can use these tools to support...