Educational technology is great, and it is one of the key ways that districts can provide their teachers with a variety of options to help their classrooms. BUT, there is a cost. Especially for teachers in rural communities. My last school was located in a rural community in the mountains of East Tennessee. Rural, low-income, […]
Kathyrn Shepard
"Kathryn Shepard is a former educator in East Tennessee, where she taught high school French for six years. She especially enjoyed bringing cultural themes into the classroom, including music, cuisine, fashion, history, and games/activities. With a background in anthropology/sociology, she brings a unique perspective to examining current issues. A mother of 3, Kathryn is an avid homesteader, gardener, and DIY home repair worker."
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Is gamifying education really a good idea?
I grew up in the suburbs outside of Washington D.C., and I can remember hoping and wishing that my teachers had something fun planned for class each day. That being said, I knew that that “something fun” was highly dependent on how my classmates and I performed in class. If we were focused and finished […]
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Foreign Language Curriculum is the Worst
I started learning French when I was in 8th grade, which was longer ago than I care to admit. I had a pretty good teacher – Ms. Armitage was entertaining, she focused a lot on repetition so we actually learned some things, and she used some engaging songs to help things stick. By the time […]