Students helping other students - awesome and heartwarming

Over the last few weeks, I've had an opportunity to see some of my students help other students.

I've had some students in Physics who were struggling a little and wanted some extra help. Before I could even say that I'd be happy to help them, two of my former AP Physics offered to help them. So, they all meet up in my room and have a study group.

These two former AP Physics students are also future computer science majors and take AP Computer Science now. They are also computer enthusiasts. So, when two students had laptops with issues and they asked me to help them, I asked if these two students could help since I was very busy this week. They were able to completely fix both laptops without a problem.

Students helping other students. A great idea, and very heartwarming experience.

Donors Choose - Great way to get resources for your classroom

DonorsChoose is an awesome site, created by former educators, that allows educators to create a project idea, select the materials and equipment needed, and get funding for those supplies. The teacher fills out the project format and selects materials and then DonorsChoose does the rest. Donors go to the site (and the site is advertised) and donate to projects. DonorsChoose then orders the supplies and ships them to you. Then you just have to complete the thank you package, which is very easy to do.

It's an easy way to get resources for your classroom.

If you are so inclined, my students and I would appreciate it greatly if you could share this link with others to help fund my DonorsChoose project. Thanks!!

Enter "SPARK" for gift/match code.

Most Read Posts from November

December already! Christmas is coming, snow is coming (wait, we already had snow in October), break is coming, going to see Rock of Ages tour next week (seen it twice on Broadway, front row center). 


Here's the Most Read Posts from November: (in no particular order)

Android resources - information, news, resources, and more 

QR Codes - what are they, how to make and read them

Evernote Clearly - one click for distraction free online reading - very cool

STEM - description, ideas and resources for educators

Infographic on better searches using Google

Some More Ideas for getting students engaged in STEM subjects

Molecular Workbench - free visual, interactive science experiments and lessons

New Design Coming to Google products menu bar

More free classroom guides for educators from Edutopia

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