What is the Science of Reading? The Science of Reading refers to a body of research that focuses on how people learn to read and issues related to reading and writing.  This interdisciplinary research spans several decades and includes findings from fields such as cognitive psychology, neuroscience, education, and linguistics. The Science of Reading provides evidence-based … Read more

It’s that time of year again when many of us are thinking about ways for our students to get to know each other and us. One popular way of doing that is through short video introductions. Microsoft Flip (formerly known as Flipgrid) provides a great platform on which to do that. As a teacher you … Read more

Over the last few months I have been working on a new book project and finally have it completed. The new book is Digital Tools for Teachers. This book has been written and designed primarily with English language teachers in mind though the majority of the resources and tools contained in the book will have … Read more

Wow – what a year! When I started at my new school this past year, after having resigned from my school district last year, I didn’t know. I didn’t know anything. If I was going to stick with it, like it, hate, love it, or anything, really. I just kind of went in with an … Read more

Reading is more than just deciphering words on a page—it’s a complex cognitive process that opens doors to knowledge, imagination, and understanding. For educators, parents, and anyone fascinated by the art of teaching reading, diving into the science behind this essential skill can be both enlightening and transformative. Here are five must-read books that delve … Read more

I was having a chat with a colleague during the past week and I used a phrase that has been rattling around in my head ever since. I don’t believe in regrets. It was maybe a strange thing to say as part of a conversation – we had been talking about old jobs that we … Read more

Last Friday I published a video in which I demonstrated the teacher view and student view of Google Classroom. A lot of people replied to ask if I had a similar one about the parent view of Google Classroom. I didn’t have one, but I was happy to refer people to this section of Sam … Read more

There is an assumption that persists in the educational community that more mature teachers are much more difficult and reluctant to be trained on the effective use of educational technology. To some degree, I think this assumption has been built on by the digital native vs digital immigrant myth. But as someone who has trained … Read more

One of my very favorite way to practice math is with a deck of cards! Students LOVE when you bring out the cards. It’s such a fun and non-monotonous way to practice math. There’s so many ways to change it up, with all the different skills! You can practice place value a multitude of ways. … Read more