A Teacher's Daze

        Use Audiobooks in the classroom to engage reluctant readers The power of using audiobooks in the classroom cannot be stressed enough.  As a classroom teacher, for 27 years, I can say, without a doubt, that an audio device, such as affordable iPods, shown in the picture, above, is one of the most affordable ways to purchase iPods for groups in your classroom.  I found refurbished iPods on amazon.com and found great deals, especially when purchasing the earlier generation iPods.  Next, choose exciting books that will capture your students attention, within the first few pages.  Soon, you will find that students will be asking when they can read in their “reading group.”  Students who have never read a “real” chapter book have found how much they enjoy reading.   Reading fluently reflects a student’s success, throughout school, as well as throughout their entire life!  I hope this post encourages you to use audiobooks in your c...

Wow.... 48 pages of what to do to become an M-STAR teacher..... I'm wondering if this is just too much information to digest at one time, or is it just me?  I'm also wondering why I am pondering this on July 10, when I should be enjoying the precious time we have left this summer. I suppose the next couple of years will be interesting.  I'm all for becoming the most effective teacher I can be, but I don't want it to interfere with the teacher that I am.... does that make sense?  I know there are always more effective ways things can be done, but there are also things that are individual to every teacher that works for him or her.  Can a specific guideline take that into consideration? What works for one teacher in one situation may not work for another in another situation, so that leaves me with a lot of unanswered questions.  My solace is I'm quite sure I'm not alone.  :-).... It's always good to have company.  Smiles. Hmmm.... there are s...