by Megan & Kara | Sep 1, 2015 | PD, Teacher Talk
It’s been three and a half years since we’ve started this blog. Time flies when you’re having fun! Here’s a little update of what we’re up to now. What are your big reflections from the past year? Megan: Teaching isn’t easy…... by Kara Parker | Mar 31, 2015 | Conferences, Teacher Talk
Megan and I are excited to attend the TELL COLLAB, a unique “unconference” in Austin, TX. Find out what makes this conference different from the others. Here’s what makes the TELL Collab different… Makes me think about how all this could work...
by Megan Smith | Jan 26, 2015 | Teacher Problems, Teacher Talk
by Megan Smith | Jan 2, 2015 | January, New Year's, Teacher Talk
I love New Years! I love setting goals and making lists. Even better, I love crossing something off once it has been completed. Each January I try to make 1 financial goal, 1 health goal, 1 professional goal, and a goal to learn something new. Do I always accomplish...
by Megan Smith | Nov 27, 2014 | Conferences, Teacher Talk
Another great conference. This is my 3rd time at ACTFL and I think I’m just starting to see what’s so special about it. So many times, as teachers, we are focused on what’s right in front of us, what’s happening now. We’re thinking about...
by Megan Smith | Apr 21, 2014 | 1 Planning, Teacher Talk
Many of us are breaking away from the textbook to give students a more authentic language learning experience. A book is never BAD, but there are so many resources just a click away! Use REAL pictures! Instead of this… How about this? Get them thinking!...