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  • Implementing Mobile Technologies to Improve Communication and Collaboration in a Middle School

    In middle school settings, supporting students with behavioral and social-emotional needs requires consistent communication among teachers, counselors, interventionists, and administrators. However, due to departmentalized schedules and differing roles, many educators who work with the same students rarely have opportunities to collaborate in real time. This often leads to fragmented communication and inconsistent implementation of support Read more

  • Using Immersive Learning to Enhance Music Education

    Immersive learning technologies, such as virtual reality and 360-degree video, offer meaningful opportunities to enhance student learning when they are intentionally designed and aligned with instructional goals. I developed a short video that explores how immersive learning can be applied in educational settings, with a specific focus on music education. Overview of the Video The Read more

  • Developing My Personal Learning Network as an Educator

    Professional learning does not stop once formal coursework or required professional development sessions end. As education continues to evolve, teachers must find ways to stay current, reflective, and connected beyond the walls of their own classrooms and buildings. One way educators can do this is through the development of a personal learning network (PLN). A Read more

  • Microlearning: Definition and Application in Practice

    Microlearning is an instructional approach that delivers short, focused learning experiences designed to support a specific, actionable outcome. Rather than emphasizing time limits alone, effective microlearning is “right-sized” to the content and context, allowing learners to acquire and apply one essential skill with minimal cognitive load (Tipton, 2022). Microlearning experiences are typically stand-alone, easily accessible, Read more

  • Using Blogs to Support Reflection, Collaboration, and Learning

    Blogging can be an effective instructional tool for supporting reflection, collaboration, and knowledge construction in learning environments. In educational settings, blogs function as reflective spaces where learners can document their thinking, articulate understanding, and make connections between theory and practice. Writing blog posts encourages learners to slow down and engage in deeper reflection, which can Read more