Starting School: Doing New Things in New Ways
By Pat Harder
9/18/06
Even if I didn't know the date, I would know that the beginning of a new school year is looming, because I have started to have my teaching dreams.
Ingenuity and iPods: Exploring Their Many Uses in the Classroom
By Pat Harder
8/23/06Two years ago, my middle school bought six iPods. I was a little baffled with the purchase, because we had so many other technology needs the money could have been spent on. Weren't we just indulging a small population in our school that wanted to be able to listen to music?
Testing Online?: It's Easier Than It May Seem
By Pat Harder
7/3/06This spring, many schools in Virginia were given the option of having their students take some state achievement tests online.
The Best of Times: And They May Only Be Getting Better
By Pat Harder
4/11/06The other day, I was trying to explain to my husband how this is both the worst of times and the best of times to be a teacher. Never before has society expected so much from public education.
Using Technology to Encourage Writing
By Pat Harder
3/13/06The first time I saw an Elmo (a digital visual presenter) in action, my mind was flooded with ideas about how I could use it in my classroom to encourage my students to write.
