Author Archives: Andrew Sawyer

In my opinion, teaching isn’t just either a science or an art. It takes both to be a great teacher in my opinion. Clearly, there is science to how children learn and what stimulates their brains and furthers development. This science is needed in a classroom, I can’t deny that. But, it takes a levelContinue reading “Is Teaching an Art or a Science?”

Fund for Teachers Elmer’s Teacher Tool Kit Grant I would use the money from these grants to help enrich my classroom. The money would go to supplies and technology so my students get the best possible learning experience they can. This money and its use can be used to changed students life and help meContinue reading “Funding Education”

Khan Academy helps students and teachers has the a PLN for practice exercises, instructional videos, and a personalized learning dashboard that empower learners to study at their own pace in and outside of the classroom. https://www.khanacademy.org/khan-for-educators/teacher-toolbox/getting-started-teacher-training-us/implementation-strategies-us/classroom-strategies/v/homework-khan-academy-teacher-training-2018?modal=1 is about homework and the best methods to get homework to be challenging enough to test students knowledge andContinue reading “Khan Academy”

I believe that in good portion, worksheets are more beneficial to students. I don’t believe teachers should rely on them everyday but they do offer tons for students academically. They promote logical, lingual, analytical, and problem-solving learning. Also, majority of worksheets can be worked on by multiple people and this helps students socialize and learnContinue reading “Worksheets”

My concept map is on a lesson about World War II. I covered basic important topics about the subject.

A personal learning network is things like: email, groups, blogs, news and social media used to social network about any of your needed fields. For me specifically, I’d use it for my career in teaching and share and use colleagues to learn more, gather information and tools needed to do my job. It’s important toContinue reading “Personal Learning Network”

This webquest is nice because its a fun topic and clear and accurate. It’s about first grade students role playing as a news meteorologist. There are clear with the objective and purpose, as well as how to score the students. It also comes with an award for students, which i think is cute. http://zunal.com/att-export-pdf.php?w=105126 2.Continue reading “Webquest Evaluation”