Category Archives: Technology and Resources

Jessica: Changing her luddite ways

From CEC over on Reality 101: CEC’s blog for new teachers. This past weekend, I attended the California League of Schools (CLS) Technology & RTI Conference. The opening speaker was Will Richardson. His inspiring message challenged all teachers to become … Continue reading

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Richard: Halftime!

From CEC over on Reality 101: CEC’s blog for new teachers. This week is going to be the last week of school for the first semester. As I put the finishing touches on final exams and study guides, I took … Continue reading

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Jessica: Have You Hugged Your SELPA Contact Today?

From Anna over on Reality 101: CEC’s blog for new teachers. Every county (in California, at least) has at least one Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA). This group is collectively my one-stop-shopping experience for all things special ed. In … Continue reading

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Theresa: Stocking Your Classroom with DonorsChoose.org

From Anna over on Reality 101: CEC’s blog for new teachers. Back-to-school has always been one of my favorite times of year. I look forward to seeing the great sales every Sunday. Who doesn’t love crayons for 25 cents, notebook … Continue reading

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Melissa: FAQs

From Anna over on Reality 101: CEC’s blog for new teachers. After talking to so many people at the CEC 2011 Convention & Expo, I thought I would compile a list of the most frequently asked questions about being a … Continue reading

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Melissa: Growing Pains

From Anna over on Reality 101: CEC’s blog for new teachers. Normally it doesn’t bother me when my students ask a question to which I do not know the answer. It’s not unusual to hear me say, “I don’t know. … Continue reading

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Melissa: 16 Things on a Stick

From Anna over on Reality 101: CEC’s blog for new teachers. I am taking a class through my school district called “16 Things on a Stick.” It’s so much fun! By the end of it, we’ll learn about 16 new … Continue reading

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Melissa: 16 Things on a Stick

From Anna over on Reality 101: CEC’s blog for new teachers. I am taking a class through my school district called “16 Things on a Stick.” It’s so much fun! By the end of it, we’ll learn about 16 new … Continue reading

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Brad: The Jury’s Still Out On Web-Based Curriculum

Last week I was called to jury duty. My two days inside the courthouse involved a little listening and a lot of sitting in hallways wondering what was going on in my classroom. All this waiting led to an uneventful… Continue reading

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Katie: Laptops and Webcams and SMART Boards – Oh My!

I remember being in grade school and getting that coveted computer time. Twenty minutes to sit in front of a big, bulky, black-and-white screened machine that was noisy and slow. We would play Oregon Trail, using the keyboard to move… Continue reading

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