Author: Sharon Hall

Sharon Hall is a dedicated education consultant with over two decades of experience in the field. A recipient of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics Teaching and a National Board Certified Elementary Educator, Sharon brings a wealth of classroom knowledge to her current role. She creates and moderates virtual webinars, writes educational blogs, and develops resources that help teachers integrate technology and innovative teaching strategies into their classrooms. With a Master's degree in Teaching from Miami University and extensive experience in elementary education, Sharon is passionate about leveraging technology to enhance learning outcomes and student engagement. Her expertise spans from curriculum development to supporting English Language Learners, making her a valuable voice in the education community.

Enhancing Communication Skills with Emojis

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June is Effective Communication Month, dedicated to highlighting the importance of effective communication in our personal and professional lives. Although civilizations throughout history have found ways to communicate, the introduction of Morse code in 1844 marked the first use of technology to share messages instantaneously. We’ve come a long way since then, but effective communication—both … read more »

6 Resources for Celebrating Jazz Appreciation Month

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Jazz, to me, is a living music. It’s a music that since its beginning has expressed the feelings, the dreams, hopes, of the people. Dexter Gordon As April winds down, there’s still time to honor Jazz Appreciation Month (JAM) and reflect on the incredible contributions of jazz musicians throughout history. Established by the National Museum … read more »

Engage Students in Civil War History Using Project Zero Thinking Routines

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These questions form the powerful See, Think, Wonder thinking routine developed by researchers at Harvard Graduate School of Education’s Project Zero. This routine and many others available through Project Zero’s Thinking Routine Toolbox (reviewed here) offer excellent frameworks to enhance student understanding of the complex economic, social, political, and moral considerations of the American Civil … read more »

Classroom Gardening and the Sustainable Development Goals

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April is National Garden Month, an opportunity to celebrate gardening’s physical and mental health benefits. It also provides educators with several opportunities to integrate the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 3, which aims to ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all ages. One recent report shows that school gardens lead to significant increases … read more »

Differentiate Your Iditarod Lessons with These Free AI Tools

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The Iditarod, known as the Last Great Race, is an annual reconstruction of the 1925 sled dog relay to get diphtheria medicine from Nenana, Alaska, to Nome during hazardous blizzard conditions. It took five and a half days for twenty teams and approximately 150 dogs to travel 674 miles with the valuable package containing diphtheria … read more »

From Farm to Table: Engaging Students with SDG 2: Zero Hunger

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In 2015, United Nations Member States shared their agenda for sustained development by 2030 through 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The goals recognize that ending poverty and improving equity go hand-in-hand with other strategies, including improving health, education, and economic growth. In an increasingly interconnected world, educating students about the SDGs is more important than … read more »

Boost Critical Thinking This Presidents Day with 10 Dynamic Thinking Routines

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In the late 1960s and early 1970s, Project Zero, part of the Harvard Graduate School of Education, started publishing innovative Thinking Routines designed to enhance and expand critical thinking skills for students of all ages. These powerful routines have evolved into ten categories, such as Core Thinking Routines and Global Thinking activities, promoting understanding from … read more »

Building Skills, Exploring Careers: Edtech Resources for CTE Month

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February is Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month®, a celebration of the importance of CTE for all students hosted by the Association of Career and Technical Education (ACTE). But what does high-quality CTE look like? ACTE’s Program of Study Framework outlines elements and more than ninety supporting criteria to answer this question for all grade … read more »

Using AI to Plan and Implement Gallery Walks

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Gallery walks transform classrooms by using movement, collaboration, and thoughtful discussions to turn students into active learners and help them develop critical thinking and social skills. If you aren’t familiar with gallery walks, they’re an instructional strategy in which students move in small groups around the room to actively engage with information at different stations. … read more »

10 Cool AI Tools You Might Have Missed

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It seems that every time you open your inbox, another artificial intelligence (AI) tool promises to revolutionize education. Does this sound familiar? While the AI revolution has created a wave of educational tools, some have already proven their worth in classrooms nationwide. As educators, we’ve watched artificial intelligence transform everything from crafting the perfect lesson … read more »