Tv production classroom

Did you ever watch the MTV Cribs television show that featured tours of celebrities' homes? Well, here is our version of MTV Cribs that we are calling CLASSROOM CRIBS in which second grade teacher, Mary Ledford, takes me on a tour of some AMAZING elementary classrooms to check out their various setups. Everything from flexible seating options, technology storage and adorable displays are highlighted. I was blown away!

Have you been looking for a fun and engaging way to teach multiple standards? Are you looking for a project-based learning idea that incorporates reading, writing, social studies, science and math along with multiple 21st Century Skills? The... #PBL(ProjectBasedLearning) #StudentRunNewsBroadcast

Hoping new ideas for what to include in a daily news broadcast at your school will come to you? Here are all the topics you'll ever need.

Free digital teleprompters (websites & apps) to assist with video recording. Technology in the classroom. Chromebooks, laptops, iPads and other tablets.

Padcaster can be a game-changing virtual classroom, online learning, and distance education tool. Create instructional content for your students when you aren’t physically in the classroom.

Looking for a great bell ringer activity to start class each day? Full Year of Writing/Discussion Prompts - 180 Bell Ringers Used in over 3,500 classrooms and now available using Google Slides, too! I've always tried finding ways of having fewer verbal interruptions in class. One day, while standing in a deli, I realized that the other customers and I knew exactly when our turn was because of the "ding!" of the bell and the number that was displayed on the monitor. That's when it hit me…

Design an Elementary Broadcasting room that is useful and inviting for you and your students! I would love to share with you how I accomplished this along with the logistics of how I plan for the space to run. Where we began… When I first arrived in my schools broadcasting room, I knew immediately that... Read More

Broadcast journalism is a real-life career that we can share right in our classroom - AND it's a fun and exciting way to multiple standards together!

I have a lot of favorite things, but Podcasts are definitely at the top of my list. This American Life, Stuff You Should Know, and Serial are some of my all time favorites. It’s not just learning, it’s entertaining. The conversations, the topics, and the hosts of my favorite Podcasts make me keep coming back for […]

Setting up a Technology Classroom is much different than setting up a traditional classroom. In this blog I talk about 5 tips that have efficiently helped me set up my computer lab throughout the years. This type of classroom setting makes a great learning environment for elementary students! With helpful tips like classroom decor, space planning & classroom organization this will blog will help you set up the perfect technology classroom for your students! #STEM #ComputerLab #TechnologyTeac