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Columbia University Student. Teacher. Wife. Author of thejordanproject.ca

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5 NYC Ed Tech Companies Changing the Face of k12 Education

5 RAD NYC EdTech Companies feat @Flocabulary @Newsela @brainpop @LearnWithHomer @Codecademy

It seems I am always talking about edTech. Technology and learning was my undergraduate research project, and my minor in grad school; I can’t seem to stop talking about it.  My latest article for the Yellin Centeris no different. I took some time to brag about some of my favourite edTech companies changing the face of k12 education.  They all just happen to me found in my own back yard. If you…

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Creamy (Vegan) Summer Squash Soup

Here is the #vegan Squash soup recipe I made up for the filming of my @CrossFitNYC MoM video:)

The amazing people of CF NYC teamed up to tell the story of my accident and how Crossfit has made a major impact on my recovery. The very talented Mead Jackson (check her photography/videography out and then follow her on Instagram) told my story in such a meaningful way that it brought me (and my mum) to tears. I couldn’t be happier with the outcome. This is a story I keep very close to my…

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Check out my new case study for @EdSurge on using @GoogleForEdu 's Google Classroom #edTech I have another EdSurge case study up on this weeks S'Cool Tools! I lent my voice, along with Colorado educator, …

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Check out my collab with @PoetPrints : Tech Tools for the Inclusive Classroom #edtech #cchat This week I collaborated with the awesome educator behind Poet Prints, Rachel Poetker. She is an awesome, talented, and passionate Canadian elementary school teacher who, like me, loves to share her learning strategies and resources with the greater education world.

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@EdSurge published two case studies I wrote about @DreamBox_Learn and @LearnWithHomer #edTech EdSurge is my go-to resource to all things ed Tech/Teacher News.  They're teacher-nerd heaven when it comes to digital resources and e-learning ideas.  

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Maker Culture in Schools

My new article on exploring #MakerCulture in schools feat. @smartinez & @garystager 's book

Education is full of buzzwords and trends. Some are better than others. Maker spaces, and maker education is one educational shift I am excited by. My latest article for the Yellin Center explores how maker culture is invading schools.  Enjoy! (more…)

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Uvic's Booklum: Top Ten Books for Learning Support Teachers

Check out my new article for @UVicEducation ! Top 10 Resources for Learning Support Teachers

I mentioned last week that I have been connecting with educators all over the place the last several months. Awhile back the incredible librarian of the Curriculum Libraryat my undergrad university, University of Victoria, asked me to compile my list of top ten resources for Learning Support Teachers. Bookulum, the top ten series, was created” as a way for us to feature themed book lists…

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Using the EdSurge Product Index to Find New Learning Tools

How I, as a Learning Specialist, use the @EdSurge Product Index to find new #edTech tools

I have been collaborating with educators around the web and it has been so, so good. I was sharing with a friend over lunch how it great it feels to no longer be in the very early days of my career. I am still exceptionally young and a novice in the field on whole; however it has been exciting to collaborate and write for various educational outlets over the past several months. I have reached a…

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Strategies for Promoting Self-Regulation in Children

Promoting Self-Regulation in Children feat. @Move_with_Me & @goldiehawn @Scholastic MindUP™

My latest article is up at the Yellin Center Blog. I wrote about promoting mindfulness in children for my last Yellin Center article.  After a resounding response to the article I am expanding on the idea of mindfulness by sharing some of my favourite resources for self-regulation. I hope you find them as helpful as I do! (more…)

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Our article on teaching children mindfulness is one of Susan Verde's #FridayFinds The exceptional children's author, yogi and previous elementary school teacher, Susan Verde has deemed our article on cultivating mindfulness in children…

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Teaching Children Mindfulness

Tools to Teach Children #Mindfulness Ft. @thichnhathanh @peterhreynolds @susanverde #edchat

My latest article is out for the Yellin Center.  This time I am discussing mindfulness and self-regulation, while sharing some of my favourite books to help cultivate students awareness of the world around them. Each book details different child-friendly approached to mindful conversation, emotional regulation, yoga or meditation practice. I hope you enjoy them as much as we do.

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Using Chrome Accessibility Extensions

A exploration of how to use @google Chrome's accessibility Extensions #edcaht #edtech

 We have been talking a lot about accessibility lately.  We have highlighted some low-tech assistive tech tools, as well as high tech resources, like Goalbook, which help teachers implement universal design for learning. We have also shared our favourite resources for special education teachers. Today, my article for the Yellin Center Blog, goes in-depth on some of the free, accessibility…

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Low-Tech Assistive Technology Tools

A discussion of using low-tech assistive technology tools and resource suggestions #edchat

I often write about high tech tools because they are a constantly evolving, exciting domain.  However, too often we neglect the age-old, low tech tools that can support students in their educational and workplace settings. You can find my latest article on the Yellin Center Blog, or down below. Enjoy! (more…)

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Teacher Tools: Goalbook App

My latest review is up on one of my all time favorite tools @goalbookapp #edtech #edchat

My latest review is up on the Yellin Center blog.  This time is features one of my favourite tools, Goalbook.  I talk a lot about Universal Design for Learning and differentiated instruction; they are at the core of my pedagogy.  However although sound educational theories it can be tricky for teachers to find tools that enable them enact the principals of personalized learning. Goalbook is one…

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{Gluten-Free} Snickerdoodle Banana Bread

A new #recipe for #glutenfree Snickerdoodle Banana bread to warm up your morning #eatclean

 Last week, in the midst of Storm Jonas,our entire small group trudged through the blustery streets of NYC to have a snow day brunch with us.  The weather outside was chaotic, but inside we were warm and cozy. Our neighbourhood was exceptionally beautiful blanketed in snow; I actually love slow, snow days tucked inside with some of my favorite people.  For the occasion, I whipped up some vegan…

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Chipotle Chicken and Rice Soup

A great way to use up leftover chicken

Our friend Aaron arrives tonight to visit us for the weekend. Before trekking out Boston to pursue his dreams, all the boys use to spend nearly every evening in our apartment.  They always made sure to come just before dinner.  So I had to make sure I scrounged up a good, home cooked meal for his arrival. I opted for a healthy, hearty Chiptole Chicken and Rice soup that is an excellent way to use…

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{Vegan + Paleo} Smoothie Bowls

Got creative with my @purevanillavic granola with this #recipe for Smothie Bowls #vegan #paleo

My mom came to visit in December toting a hometown favourite, granola from Pure VanillaBakery & Cafe.  I have ample warm, fuzzy, soul-filling memories in their cafe; from coffee dates with my mom to sitting on their patio with three of my nearest, dearest education friends, dreaming about our futures. So their granola is a little taste of home every time.  I decided to flex some creative muscles…

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