My husband and I are the self-proclaimed spades champions in our family. At past family gatherings, we are often met with, “Hey, how have you been? Did you bring your deck of cards?” The thing about spades is that you just can’t “throw in your hand”. You have to play your hand. You have to play the cards that you’ve been dealt. As with the current quarantine situation, many … [Read more...]
Global Collaboration in Rural Virginia
The words ‘global collaboration’ seem like a distant attainment for most of us educators. We think that concept is something someone else could do, but certainly not someone like ourselves. But, I’m here to tell you it is not an impossible task. Last week’s news story is proof positive! So, how did a teacher like me, a middle-aged teacher in rural Virginia, wind up … [Read more...]
I Wonder and I Hope
It has been enjoyable these past weeks to be able to work outside in my backyard with my two dogs and the sounds of Spring surrounding me. I am fortunate my Wi-Fi signal is just strong enough to allow me this convenience. Sitting out here today, I have had some time to reflect and think about how things may be different in our lives as we move forward. I know that some aspects … [Read more...]
#GoOpenVA and Sharing In The Time of Crisis
#GoOpenVA launched in late January, which turned out to be just in time. As Virginia educators move into several months of building closures due to COVID-19, we at least have a place to share and connect with other educators. Although #GoOpenVA is designed as a repository of educational materials that teachers can edit and share, it is most importantly a community where … [Read more...]
Brainstorm 2020: Top 12 Google Extensions
<-- Back to conference page Presented by Denise Henry-Orndorff, ITRC, Strasburg HS, Signal Knob MS, Sandy Hook ES Do you use Google Extensions? Want a few more tools for your Google Toolbox? During this session I will share 12 extensions to use with students. Session note sheet Certificate of attendance form Transcript Hello everyone my name is Denise … [Read more...]
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