Back to School Essentials

So, this past week I have been quizzing some of my teacher friends about back to school websites and accounts to create. After compiling their ideas, here is a top 3 list.

Top 3 Online Resources for Back to School

1. Remind - This is a great resource to contact students as well as parents to help them stay up to date on important information. It's a great way to send text without sharing your personal number. 

2. GoNoodle - 2 words...BRAIN BREAKS!!! This is an awesome site for all types of brain breaks. I cannot begin to describe it, so just go check it out! 

3. ClassDojo - This is great for behavior management and some classroom management. It provides student as well as parent access. My class always enjoyed choosing the tasks/behaviors to earn positive points as well as the monster like avatars.


These are 3 great resources. I cannot begin to tell you how cool they are and how helpful they can be, so just go check them out for yourself!

New Teacher Orientation

The first three days of this week have been spent at OKCPS New Teacher Orientation. During this time we have observed new teachers excited to start their teaching career as well as new to OKCPS teachers share their knowledge with others. In general, the new OKCPS teachers seem to be eager to start the new school year, excited to try new technologies as well as collaborate with others.  Let's get this year started with innovations and great expectations.