Entries by Shannon Holden

Flipagram in the Classroom

December 5, 2014 in /by

Flipagram in the Classroom  I put together this new presentation on BrainShark for using Flipagram in the Classroom, including information such as:What is Flipagram?Why use Flipagram? Making a Flipagramand most importantly!How can I use it in MY classroom? Please follow the link below to view the presentation Flipagram in the Classroom Learn more about Flip Teaching or […]

My TechTools edWeb Community

November 10, 2014 /1 Comment/in /by

Join TechTools for the Classroom: Easy Ideas to Engage Students TechTools is a free professional learning community (PLC) where educators can discover new resources, free technology, and great ideas for integrating technology into the classroom to engage and inspire students. The community hosts free monthly webinars and live chats that are highly engaging and interactive.  […]

Upcoming Webinar – Classroom Discipline Mistakes That Undermine Your Authority

November 10, 2014 in /by

Classroom Discipline Mistakes That Undermine Your Authority Tue, December 2, 5pm – 6pm Upcoming webinar with Shannon Holden, follow the links to join the discussion! Calendar edWebinars Created by jenifer@edweb.net Description Presented by Shannon Holden, Assistant Principal, Republic Middle School, MO Click here for more information and to pre-register for the live session. Join the […]

My New Teacher Help edWeb Community

November 10, 2014 in /by

New Teacher Help: An Online Community for New Teachers New Teacher Help is a professional learning community (PLC) that helps new teachers get advice and support, and share experiences about the first years of teaching. In our series of free webinars, live chats, and online discussions, you’ll explore how to: “Set the tone” for a productive […]

Reduce Tardies in Your School

November 8, 2014 in /by

I have worked in many different secondary schools, and they all have one thing in common… They all at one time or another have had a “Tardy Problem”. That is, many students did not feel the importance of showing up for class on time, and wandered to class one, two, or even five minutes late […]

Coin Flip Discipline

November 8, 2014 in /by

As an administrator, I am faced with several student disputes in a normal day. My job at that point is to listen to both sides of the story, and try to steer the two sides to a peaceful resolution of the problem. If the dispute persists, I then try to determine who the aggressor is, […]

Five Questions for Students Accused of Bullying

November 8, 2014 in /by

One of the main reasons why bullying is not addressed is that the bully tells teachers, the Principal, or their parents that they were just “playing around” with the victim. While it is socially acceptable for friends to call each other unflattering names or make harmless physical contact – it is NOT acceptable for people to […]

Why Do We Have To Explain “Why” To Students?

July 28, 2013 /0 Comments/in /by

Why do teachers have to explain why each rule exists? Everyone remembers their time in school. For most, it was a time of innocence, learning, and fun. Some remember it as a painful time…filled with bullies, mean teachers, and not being part of the “cool” group. People’s attitudes towards school remain unchanged with the passage […]