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Nearpod Author, Part Deux…!

Posted on August 28, 2013 by Cathy Yenca

Just a quick post to celebrate my new role in the Nearpod Store – Thanks to @GuidoNearpod for the amazing opportunity, I’ve had the pleasure of creating and sharing my own “folder” of NPPs (Nearpod Presentations) with the world! If … Continue reading →

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August Rush! Apps & More

Posted on August 3, 2013 by Cathy Yenca

No no… not the tear-jerker movie!  For me “August Rush” is something that begins happening in my brain, truthfully in July, as the new school year quickly approaches.  It’s that feeling that my brain never turns off.  I’m not a … Continue reading →

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A Lehigh University FaceTime Follow-Up

Posted on July 24, 2013 by Cathy Yenca

Earlier this week, one of my (favorite!) former principals, Jackie Santanasto, graciously invited me to FaceTime with a class of aspiring principals she’s currently teaching at Lehigh University.  Educators from across the country are taking part in this program at … Continue reading →

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#ADE2013

Posted on July 21, 2013 by Cathy Yenca

What do you call a room full of people who are crazy about education, innovation, and technology?  The Apple Distinguished Educator Institute! When I found out I could count myself among the ADE Class of 2013, I was ecstatic.  I … Continue reading →

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HCMS Shares iPad “In-Site”

Posted on May 12, 2013 by Cathy Yenca

This past week, Hill Country Middle School hosted its third and final iPad Site Visit of the 2012-2013 school year.  I couldn’t resist my title’s “punny” play-on-words… if you know me at all you know my sense of humor is … Continue reading →

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Nearpod (Free) Downloads – New Homework Feature Too!

Posted on April 28, 2013 by Cathy Yenca

Thanks to my Twitter-bud @RafranzDavis, I just realized Nearpod published another of my Nearpod presentations on their “store”!  And… thanks to the Nearpod Authors program, there’s a growing library of classroom-ready Nearpod presentations on lots of topics, free for the … Continue reading →

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Nearpod Author!

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Cathy Yenca

Just a quick blurb to share my excitement!  My very first Nearpod Authors presentation is currently available in the Nearpod store! Download it for free on a mobile device near you!     Thanks also to Nearpod for the mention … Continue reading →

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MS Sunday Funday – Grading (or not grading) Homework…? That is the question!

Posted on March 17, 2013 by Cathy Yenca

Up to this point in my career, I haven’t really questioned my procedures for grading homework.  This year, our staff has been challenged to think about assessment in terms of learning… are we assessing student learning, or student behaviors? I … Continue reading →

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How to Use Socrative or Nearpod “On the Fly”

Posted on February 23, 2013 by Cathy Yenca

When folks ask me about the impact having 1-to-1 iPads this year has made in my classroom, the very first thing I mention is the iPad’s power in the realm of formative assessment. When folks ask me about my planning … Continue reading →

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My Top 3 in 24… Hours!

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Cathy Yenca

Not many 24-hour timeframes are as epic as the one I just experienced.  Besides wearing my usual “hats” of wife, mother, and teacher, I’ve gotten to wear 3 more, and I like the way they fit! #3 – Panelist! This … Continue reading →

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