The Schoenblog

It’s been a while. In fact, this is the longest I’ve gone without publishing a blog post in about two and a half years. In the past few weeks, life got busier and I needed to press pause. Every week, my regularly scheduled blog alarm would buzz, but I couldn’t find the time to put my ideas down on paper--that’s something I want...

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How do you keep your assignments, lesson plans, and resources organized for you and your students?With so many different options, it’s easy to be overwhelmed. In my first year with 1-to-1 Chromebooks, I remember the feeling of frustration when in December my students still didn’t know where to go online to start our lesson. After some reflection, though, I began to understand the...

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I like to describe my organization style as intentional chaos. I know where things are (usually), and every pile is just where it needs to be--no matter how messy it looks to the outside world. Some of my lovely colleagues clear their desk every afternoon; for me, a good desk cleaning is like a holiday, announced to the office and celebrated. But online,...

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It may be midsummer but the start of the new school year draws closer and closer. The months will turn to weeks and days before I know it, and some of you are likely preparing for a much earlier start. As you balance the need to recharge, regroup, and relax this summer (you’ve earned it!) with the constant reflection and planning for next...

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We need to work smarter, not harder. And when we work harder, it should be on the things that matter. It’s an unfortunate truth about education that we’re so often bogged down and overwhelmed by red tape and paperwork, making it hard to manage our time. So when technology can help us manage time more effectively, make our work easier and more efficient,...

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