Know Your Why - A Page About Sharing Teaching & Learning Resources

08/12/2024

A Starter Pack of Resources for New Teachers
Edutopia pulled together articles and videos in which educators—both veteran and new—share what they wish they knew on day one about classroom design, assessment, working with parents, and more.

We’ve gathered some of the best resources for new teachers in one place!

07/11/2024

Adult Coloring Books for Teachers
Engage your creative side., practice mindfulness, and reduce stress.
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07/09/2024

Generative AI Resources embedded in the Google Arts and Culture Platform
https://rechargelearning.blogspot.com/2024/07/generative-ai-and-more-with-google-arts.html

07/02/2024

This curated collection of professional development resources empowers educators to explore the possibilities of AI in education. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to dive deeper, these materials can help equip you with the knowledge and tools to leverage AI effectively with your students.

A blog about education, learning, teaching, collaboration, communication, critical thinking, creativity, assessment, and edtech.

05/30/2024

This is a bit of a rant, so I am sorry. I do my best not to complain about much, but this topic bothers me every May/June.

I don't struggle much with being an educator. I love my job and I believe I am making a difference. It's not always easy and sometimes frustrating, but I enjoy the challenge.

There is one thing I struggle with at the end of each school year, I wish everyone would stop talking about teachers having "the summer off." I hear this from friends, family, students, and even other educators. It wears on me.

Good educators do not take the summer off. It might be a little less stressful than the school year. Maybe the pace slows down, but we are still working. Many of us take on second jobs. Some of us sneak in a vacation, even though it might cost more during the summer. Most of us also begin preparing for the new school year before we even finish our last day.

Curious about what good teachers do during the summer? This article might be interesting.

49% of teachers plan to get a second job, and 76% will be working on professional development.

11/02/2023

Excited to be learning and sharing today at IETC. My resources if you are curious: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vPY188u0l2S3muw3KyI0cHleV0NnZBd6rue8vqE0ueA/preview

10/16/2023

MITI: Fall Conference 2023 - Milwaukee
Join us on November 13-14, 2023 in Milwaukee for the inaugural Midwest Innovation & Technology Institute: Fall Conference.

Our mission at the Midwest Innovation and Technology Institute is to bring together a diverse community of educators and thought leaders who are passionate about innovation, inclusion, and equity in our classrooms. We believe that technology can help create more inclusive and equitable learning envi...

04/20/2023

Exploring AI for Education

A blog about education, learning, teaching, collaboration, communication, critical thinking, creativity, assessment, and edtech.

04/18/2023

Google Arts and Culture - A Gateway to Curiosity and Wonder

A blog about education, learning, teaching, collaboration, communication, critical thinking, creativity, assessment, and edtech.

04/02/2023

30 Days 30 Post Challenge - April 2023
This April the Know Your Why Blog will share one new post each day of the month. Hopefully, we can get it done! Follow the blog or add this document to your drive to see if we can live up to the promise.
April Fools Joke? I hope not! The goal is to explore something new connected to teaching and learning each day of the month!

Refresh and renew. Spring is the time to learn something new! April 1st, 2023 This April the Know Your Why Blog will share one new post each day of the month. Hopefully, we can get it done! Follow the blog or add this document to your drive to see if we can live up to the promise. April Fools...

03/25/2023

The 4 Cs of collaboration, communication, critical thinking, and creativity professional development resources for educators.
Developing a Future Ready Classroom - The 4 Cs

Developing a Future-Ready Classroom With the 4 Cs Choose 1 or more of the 4 Cs and then engage in one of the suggested tasks. You can also create your own product or activity connected to one of the 4 Cs. Please consider sharing your learning using one of these Twitter Hashtags , #...

03/02/2023

Collection of Picture Books to Engage and Inspire Students in 2023

A blog about education, learning, teaching, and edtech.