February 3, 2013
by Krissy Venosdale
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Is learning in your classroom hard? Do kids struggle to figure things out? Do you step back and allow them the breathing room to get to that point where internal frustration pushes their minds to find the solution and they … Continue reading
September 26, 2012
by Krissy Venosdale
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Yesterday was one of THOSE days. The kind where you are like, “Wow, this teaching thing? I kinda just totally love it.” You know, where engagement is at an all time high, kids are collaborating, and learning? It’s in the … Continue reading
July 20, 2012
by Krissy Venosdale
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No limits. Just questions, exploring, thinking, building on each other’s thoughts, connection to self, connection to each other, connection to the world. Just authentic projects born out of the thoughts of kids with standards weaved in wherever they naturally fall. … Continue reading
July 14, 2012
by Krissy Venosdale
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On August 6 Mars Rover Curiosity is set to land on Mars. So what does this mean for your classroom? Learning opportunities! Wait… what’s that? You don’t teach space science? Mars Rover isn’t a “standard” in your curriculum? That’s okay… … Continue reading
June 30, 2012
by Krissy Venosdale
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A recap video of our week at Space Camp and a special thank you to Honeywell & Space Camp for inspiring teachers like us! Want to experience Space Camp? Apply for the Honeywell program! Or, consider taking a group of … Continue reading
June 29, 2012
by Krissy Venosdale
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I’m home now. I’ve unpacked. My mind? It’s filled with memories, new experiences, and forever connected with 15 people from around the world that I had the pleasure to get to know at Honeywell Educator’s Advanced Space Academy at Space Camp … Continue reading
June 24, 2012
by Krissy Venosdale
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This may be one of my new favorite quotes by Theodore Roosevelt. It was in a presentation given at Kennedy Space Center. The photo was taken in the Saturn V center at the Lunar Experience. What if “Dare Mighty Things” … Continue reading
June 24, 2012
by Krissy Venosdale
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You know that feeling when you have a group of people to collaborate with who share the same passions, interests, and goals as you do? There’s nothing like it. Our team, Team Kennedy, on Cocoa Beach tonight in our flight … Continue reading
June 21, 2012
by Krissy Venosdale
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What is teaching about? Inspiring kids. It’s easy for us to go into our classrooms and talk and say stuff. It’s easy to tell kids what to do. But, our jobs just aren’t about that. Astronaut Leland Melvin spoke to … Continue reading
June 19, 2012
by Krissy Venosdale
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The day is finally here. Advanced Space Academy, the Professional Development experience where you truly reach for the stars at the US Space and Rocket Center thanks to Honeywell. So, how do you get ‘ready’ for professional development? Well, the suitcases … Continue reading