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Think Cellphones Aren’t Distracting Students During Class? Think Again…

Posted on April 18, 2019 by

Think cellphones are being used responsibly by teenagers during school? Think again…. 🙄 This is the reason cell phones are such a distraction during class… My students conducted research on their own cell phone use during class. I had them turn … Continue reading →

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Just Launched! Biology Sketch Notes~ My New Website!!

Posted on June 15, 2018 by

I’m so excited! My new website launched today! Wow! This has been a labor of love!  Today, I marked something off my bucket list.  My very own website for Biology Sketch Notes has launched!  Head on over to https://www.biologysketchnotes.com/ and check … Continue reading →

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An End of the Year Reflection on Using Sketch Notes With My Classes

Posted on June 15, 2018 by

Another Year Draws to a Close… It’s hard to believe that I’ve finished up another year in the classroom.  Looking back, this has been one of the more enjoyable teaching years that I can remember.  I felt like my students … Continue reading →

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Establishing a Professional Learning Community… The beginning of something wonderful!

Posted on August 25, 2014 by

This year, our school has established our first “official” Professional Learning Team (PLT).    We set the groundwork last school year so we would be ready to hit the ground running as soon as school began this year.  I plan … Continue reading →

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