The Problem with IMPORTRANGE Many of us use Google Sheets for tracking, Especially if you are at a Google School and use Google Drive as your main file storage/sharing solution. But sometimes our data starts in an Excel file (.xlsx)…
APE is an easy to use yet powerful framework that moves learning beyond the surface-level answer, towards mastery
As AI transforms content delivery and assessment, it’s the deeply human work of educators; nurturing, connecting, and guiding, that stands out as truly irreplaceable.
Sometimes, the best ideas come from the simplest moments. Recently, a family visit to an IT and Coding Museum turned into a powerful reminder of how technology, old and new, can inspire learning and creativity. Meeting Alan Turing… Digitally! At…
Why Teach the History of Computing? When we think about teaching computing, we often focus on skills(coding, algorithms, data analysis, debugging, cybersecurity). But I’ve found that one of the most powerful ways to engage students is through stories. Computing isn’t…
Thinking Aloud as a Metacognitive Strategy If you’ve ever tried to explain a problem to someone else, and suddenly found the solution yourself, you’ve experienced the magic of “Rubber Duck Debugging.” This quirky, yet highly effective, method is not just…
As a parent of two boys (8 and 12) as well as an educator, I’ve had a chance to experience firsthand the importance of setting expectations for Digital Integration and as a result ‘screen time’. I know! There’s that word…
The introduction of AI into schools has sparked a new wave of moral panic reminiscent of the uproar surrounding other technologies in recent decades. As someone raised during the ’90s and early 2000s, I’ve lived through these cycles of fear…
Michael Kölling’s thought-provoking post, “GUIDELINE 4: DON’T USE ‘HELLO WORLD’,” really struck a chord with me. As a teacher, I’ve ,at times, felt that starting students off with “Hello World” is not only uninspiring but also a missed opportunity. The…