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“5 Practices” in a 1:1 Classroom

Posted on September 4, 2016 by Cathy Yenca

While I’ve never fully implemented the “flipped classroom” idea with students, maybe I have done a few short-term “mini flips”.  Many digital tools permit students to explore content at their own pace, and asynchronously, which can make “homework” an experience beyond handouts. … Continue reading →

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Curating and Organizing (So You’ll Remember What You Have When You Need It)

Posted on March 12, 2016 by Cathy Yenca

Thanks to the #MTBoS and a plethora of digital tools, we have access to a lot of resources. A LOT.  And they’re coming at us at lightning speed thanks to Twitter and blogs… often *not* when we’re teaching the concepts … Continue reading →

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Tech Access Day 1 Needs to Be a Priority

Posted on August 30, 2015 by Cathy Yenca

Week one of a new school year – check!  If you’re back-to-school with students, I hope your year is off to a fantastic start.  This will be year four of 1:1 iPads for my students and me, and I still … Continue reading →

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Celebrating the 2014-15 School Year With Animoto

Posted on May 29, 2015 by Cathy Yenca

I shared this video with students and parents, with shout-outs on Twitter to many featured digital tools and resources that have become a regular part of my practice.  Thanks to every one of these tools, and the folks that keep … Continue reading →

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The Ripple Effect of Having the #MTBoS PLN

Posted on March 20, 2015 by Cathy Yenca

Though I’m on spring break, I’m still scouring Twitter for ideas for upcoming curriculum topics.  I’m spoiled rotten.  There are so many kindred spirits doing amazing things, and I get to learn from them and add their work to my … Continue reading →

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2015 First Day Back

Posted on January 6, 2015 by Cathy Yenca

I spent the first half of my day at a high school math textbook vendor fair.  Having a substitute felt awkward – it was tough to NOT be in my classroom to welcome students back and crack corny jokes about how … Continue reading →

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Some Top 4’s – Another “Reflecting on 2014” Post

Posted on January 2, 2015 by Cathy Yenca

‘Tis the season for reflection and hopefully a bit of relaxation.  I’ve taken a break from math and ed-tech the past few weeks to spend QT with family (some days I took a break from just about everything… darn you, … Continue reading →

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iPadpalooza 2014 Highlights #iplza14

Posted on June 22, 2014 by Cathy Yenca

This year’s iPadpalooza “festival of learning” was a real treat.  How can anyone summarize in a blog post what it was like to be there? Thankfully, we have #iplza14 on Twitter to help us all reminisce, and to help you … Continue reading →

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#NCSM14 Take-Aways

Posted on April 12, 2014 by Cathy Yenca

I had the pleasure of attending and presenting at the NCSM Conference in New Orleans last week.  I’d never been to an NCSM conference, and I wasn’t sure what to expect.  As a classroom teacher, would I feel out of … Continue reading →

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S’more Time! Who is in the Driver’s Seat? #NCSM14

Posted on April 10, 2014 by Cathy Yenca

Three of my colleagues and I had the pleasure of presenting at the #NCSM14 conference in New Orleans this week.  Our chat was during the last session timeframe… on the last day of NCSM… and our talk was alphabetically last … Continue reading →

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