January 8, 2013
by Krissy Venosdale
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If kids were robots, we’d plan our lessons, pass out booklets and pencils, grade, and repeat. Collect. Repeat. Collect. Repeat. Can you picture those neat little rows of robots writing answers, reading text books, and repeating? We would know they … Continue reading
October 24, 2011
by Krissy Venosdale
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This week I am excited to be at the Missouri Gifted Association Conference. I am including all of my presentation links right here! It’s gifted… technology… and space science…. MY FAVORITE TOPICS! Social Media to Advocate, Collaborate, and Connect in … Continue reading
September 11, 2011
by Krissy Venosdale
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The young students I now teach were not even born when the September 11, 2001 attacks on the United States occurred. The majority of my students have never been to New York. Most of them know few details about how … Continue reading
September 6, 2011
by Krissy Venosdale
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I’ve recevied a ton of emails this weekend. I was thrilled to see that many of you loved the I Teach: What’s your superpower? design. I always put my graphics on Flickr knowing that you can download them and use … Continue reading
July 25, 2011
by Krissy Venosdale
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I can remember my first year of teaching and agonizing over every detail like where students would turn in assignments, how I would keep track of homework, and most of all… what would my rules be? I no longer remember … Continue reading
July 15, 2011
by Krissy Venosdale
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Education needs more of… “What do you think?” instead of “Do this.” “Try it out” instead of “Listen to this.” “Choose your tool” instead of “Here’s what you have to use.” “Create something” instead of “Here’s a pattern.” “How are you … Continue reading
July 7, 2011
by Krissy Venosdale
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I really didn’t ever expect to be able to title a blog post “Today I Sat in the Same Room as the President.” But, today, that is exactly the title I can use. I spent today in Washington, D.C. as … Continue reading
June 29, 2011
by Krissy Venosdale
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He used the SMARTBoard. She typed her paper. He’s scanning his artwork. Oooohh, a class that uses technology. It reminds me of the excitement on the Price Is Right when “A NEW CAR!” is announced as the prize. We hear … Continue reading
June 22, 2011
by Krissy Venosdale
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“Oh, he’s gifted…” and then it begins. “What do you mean he’s gifted, his handwriting is messy?” “He can’t be gifted, he never turns his assignments in.” “There is no way he’s gifted, he doesn’t understand a thing we do … Continue reading
June 19, 2011
by Krissy Venosdale
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The past few weeks, I’ve been enjoying reading the tweets of Dr. Von Braun on twitter. Dr. Von Braun is known as “The Father of Rocket Science.” If you’ve read my blog at all or followed me on Twitter, you … Continue reading