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Another Reason to Brisk It! (Exciting TCEA Updates)
After my presentation this morning concluded, I looked to see what else I had put on my schedule that I considered a do-not-miss. The...
Dustin Rimmey
Feb 23 min read
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Getting Back in the Saddle: Tackling My Pre-Presentation Jitters at TCEA
Can you think of a thumbnail that's more "me?" I love being a walking contradiction. I've forged most of my identity and career in the...
Dustin Rimmey
Feb 23 min read
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Discovering Connections: My First AMLE Conference Experience
On last week's episode of Plai Around and Find Out , I talked about my excitement for this weekend's AMLE (Association of Middle Level...
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Nov 9, 20243 min read
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Why I'm Making the Switch to Mastery Learning Through the Grid Method
For the past two months, I have been part of the Teach Better Team's inaugural Grid Method cohort. The goal has been simple, to create an...
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Apr 11, 20243 min read
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Understanding SchoolAI for Real-Time Feedback in the Classroom
SchoolAI is a game-changer in the world of education. This powerful tool revolutionizes classroom feedback by providing real-time...
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Apr 9, 20243 min read
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Beyond the Toy Box: How Action Figures Benefit Classroom Learning
A couple of weeks ago on the podcast, I reviewed Quinn Rollins' Play Like a Pirate. I believe the first thing out of my mouth was "if I...
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Apr 4, 20243 min read
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How to Embrace "March Madness" in Your Classroom
I have always been a massive basketball fan. Living near Lawrence, Kansas nearly all of my life has always made the ever presence of the...
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Mar 8, 20243 min read
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PlayDoh-Nomics and The #interACTIVE Classroom
So, I decided to start a podcast, and one recommendation I've gotten is to post the transcript of the podcast on my blog! So, if you...
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Feb 21, 20248 min read
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Unlocking Creativity: The Role of Play in High School Education
As a high school student (1998-2002), I vividly remember the times when my creativity was stifled by the rigid structure of traditional...
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Feb 9, 20243 min read
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Why I Started Creating a Makerspace...And You Should Too
I have always been fascinated with the idea of hands-on learning and experiential education. This is why I've created games, simulations...
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Dec 14, 20233 min read
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Exploring the Pros and Cons of Integrating AI in Education: Part 2: My Top 5 Apps to Explore
As a teacher, incorporating technology into our instructional strategies has become more important than ever. One exciting aspect of...
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Dec 4, 20233 min read
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Exploring the Pros and Cons of Integrating AI in Education: A Teacher's 2 Cents on UNESCO's Stance
Part 1: The Personal Digital Divide Last week, the International Business Times reported on UNESCO's "Artificial Intelligence and...
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Dec 1, 20236 min read
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Why Blog? Why Now?
Its not everyday that you decide "well, its time for me to write something." When I was in middle and high school, I was very excited for...
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Nov 9, 20232 min read
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Talking AI With Common Sense Education
On Tuesday the 7th, I was offered the amazing opportunity to walk through some of their NEW AI Literacy lessons in a webinar! I had such...
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Nov 9, 20231 min read
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