Posts by Rachelle Dené Poth
EdTech
Curating Content for Classrooms, Families and Students
Digital tools that offer more than one purpose can help to streamline the workflow for teachers but also offer multiple options for students to do more with the content. Learn how to use Wakelet to go beyond content curation.
Personalized Learning
5 Ideas for Learning About Digital Citizenship
With the start of a new school year and Digital Citizenship Week coming up in mid-October, it's a great time to explore resources for teaching about digital citizenship. Read about five different resources for exploring the topic and creating learning activities for students.
Future of Learning
Metacognition and Why it Matters in Education
What is metacognition and why does it matter in education? Discover ways to promote metacognition in learning.
Future of Learning
5 Ways to Build Collaborative Learning Skills In and Out of the Classroom
Finding ways to help students build collaboration skills in the classroom is important for preparing them for the future of work and learning. Here are five ways to open up more opportunities for students to collaborate in and out of the classroom.
Future of Learning
How Can We Prepare K-12 Students for the Future?
By: Rachelle Dene Poth. Ideas to get started with experiential learning and new ways to prepare students for the future through real-world opportunities.
Future of Learning
Build Skills for 2030 Now With These Ideas
By: Rachelle Dene Poth. It is vital to stay informed of emerging trends. These future of learning ideas can help you stay informed and build the skills needed in 2030.
Future of Learning
Artificial Intelligence: Preparing Students for the Future with AI
Over this summer, I’ve noticed an even greater focus on the topic of artificial intelligence (AI) and how it might impact education and work in the future. After attending ISTE 2019 in Philadelphia, several edtech startups caught my attention because of the mention of AI. After doing some research, I…
SEL & Mindset
Educators: 10 Ways to Make Time for Self-Improvement
As an educator, summer is a time for me to focus on a lot of things that tend to slip by throughout the school year. One of the most important is self-care. In order to bring our best selves to our classrooms and our schools, we must make time for…
EdTech
Flipgrid Adds Free Career Decision Making Resources
Flipgrid continues to add more to an already robust platform when it comes to helping students to connect learning opportunities beyond the classroom. Earlier this summer at ISTE 2019, Flipgrid announced many new updates and features, which left many educators looking forward to returning to the classrooms where…
SEL & Mindset
Thinking Ahead: Getting Ready for the New School Year
By: Rachelle Dene Poth. It’s hard to believe that the summer break will be ending soon, signaling the start of a new school year. Although many educators enjoy having a period of time to relax and recharge with family and friends, the summer break presents opportunities for educators…