I remember my first Solution Tree conference like it was yesterday. My principal invited my colleagues and me to Oklahoma over the summer break to hear the greats: Rick and Rebecca DuFour,Read More…
24Feb/20
18Nov/19
Which Edtech is Best for MY Classroom?
By now, you have probably heard the cliché, “work smarter, not harder.” I can’t think of a better application of this than when it comes to technology in the classroom. The possibilitiesRead More…
25Oct/17
On the Road Again: A Traveler’s Diary
August, September, and even into October can be a busy time for our trainers at Mastery Manager. We love going out and working with our education partners and being a part ofRead More…
31May/17
Another Ending, Another Reflection
It is the end of another school year, or pretty close, and aren’t endings such a natural time for reflection? Looking back on the highs and lows from a year devoted toRead More…
28Apr/17
Engagement is the Key to Lifelong Learning
Thinking back to when I first started teaching, I remember I felt like I was constantly learning new skills. I had weekly mentor meetings, after-school professional development sessions, and the first yearRead More…
31Mar/17
Thawing Out That Data at ICE!
It was an honor to represent Mastery Manager at the Illinois Computing Educators (ICE) Conference 2017: Learn. Do. Iterate. Just like last year, I enjoyed connecting with many educators who currently useRead More…
28Feb/17
Mastery Manager: a look into the horizon
At the heart of all that goes on at Mastery Manager is meeting the needs of the educators who use our assessment solution every day to inform their instructional decisions. And inRead More…
31Jan/17
Online Testing: The Good, The Bad and All Those Possibilities!
Education is certainly headed toward an almost completely paperless environment. While this has a plethora of advantages for schools and teachers, it also brings up challenges and may require a new wayRead More…
12Dec/16
Beyond Multiple Choice: A Look into Performance Based Assessments
Assessment… test… exam. These can be difficult words if you work in a grade level or subject area where traditional tests aren’t really your thing. How do you find out what yourRead More…
15Aug/16
If I could make a change…
It is August and that means it’s back to school time. Yes, soon that bell will ring, so it is time to start thinking about the new school year. I have alwaysRead More…