Did you read the last blog post? If not, click here before you go on. This post is going to focus on how to implement and create portfolios with Wakelet. I would be remised if I didn’t mention that Wakelet has created a whole course that you can complete too located here. The course is very helpful walking through each step I will lay out broadly below. The important thing to note, is that many of the things I am…
In my previous post about portfolios, I mentioned Wakelet and its exceptional Portfolio tool that allows students to take ownership of their portfolios even after they finish school. Wakelet portfolios serve as a valuable tool for capturing students’ learning journeys, documenting their growth, and supplying an alternative to traditional assessments. To recap, Wakelet is a platform that enables users to save various types of content in an organized collection that can be easily shared worldwide. If you want to learn…
Ever wondered how Digital Portfolios can revolutionize learning? Buckle up, because I’m taking you on my journey from clunky binders to online spaces where your work shines! Ditch those dusty relics clogging up your bookshelves and transform into a digital storytelling ninja as we explore the endless potential of cloud-based portfolios. Get ready to unlock the future for your students with this not-so-secret weapon in your educational arsenal! My Journey of Digital Portfolios Remember those days when each school year…
Alright, I must admit to you a little organizational secret that I use. I love Wakelet! If I were to boil this tool down to a brief description, I would say it is like Pinterest, but better. A statement like that might not mean much to you and does no justice to the power of this tool, so let me elaborate. What is Wakelet? Wakelet is bookmark manager that allows you to organize your bookmarks and take notes on them as you…
This week I am bringing you an incredibly special episode. Over the summer I met Karen Toro and Courtney Ciras from Alice B. Beal Elementary School. During the summer, as teachers, we can really develop new practices in a low-pressure environment. This also means that we get to try new things. With close to 25 years teaching experience combined and Karen coming up through the Springfield School system, these two were ready to try something new! This is where Courtney…
This week’s podcast we interviewed Denise Cote, a Middle School English Teacher from Springfield’s Conservatory of the Arts. Mike and Denise talked all about the use of technology in the district for the last 17 years! During the interview you will learn how Denise first adopted technology in her classrooms and how that technology continues to enhance her teaching. Denise has also been a proponent of Professional Development and has taken on the 22 Tools Challenge head on. When the…
Welcome to the start of a new school year. For the first episode of the year we spoke with Sarah DeFeo. This interview was recorded near the end of last year and we thought it would be a great way to start this year. Sarah teaches at White Street Elementary School and has been there for the last eight years. Sarah came to teaching 2nd grade as a career change. Throughout the interview we discussed how technology has been used…
We here at the SPS Digital Learning Hour love to spotlight teachers and this week’s episode is no different. I met Desiree Robinson from Glenwood Elementary. Desiree is a true homegrown teacher here in Springfield. You can hear her love for the city of Springfield in the way she talks about her job. She is a shining example of how you can go from being a para-educator to a teacher to a Math Instructional Leader. Her experience spans Kindergarten all…
Here at the SPS Digital Learning Hour we are excited to bring you this week’s episode featuring Kathryn Runyan from White Street Elementary. Having taught various grade levels throughout the last 22 years, Kathryn has used a wide variety of technology tools that we get into in this episode. Back in 2002 schools were still using floppy discs!!!! Throughout this episode we learn about what technology was like back in 2002 in the classroom (hint: there wasn’t as much as…
Here at the SPS Digital Learning Hour we are excited to bring you this week’s episode featuring KatieAnne DeMars from Springfield Virtual School. Having taught various grade levels throughout the last 22 years, which included time as a School Administrator KatieAnne brings a wealth of knowledge to Springfield’s Newest School. Throughout this episode we learn about what technology was like back in 2000 in the classroom (hint: there wasn’t as much as you would think). You can also hear how,…