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Abominable Algebra: Beware the Beast
My students and I have differing views on our algebra unit. I, for one, love it because we’re getting into the math that got me...
nsbanko
Apr 29, 20243 min read
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Prove It. Using Probability and Statistics as Tools Outside of the Classroom
I always enjoy the time of year when we get to statistics in the classroom. Yes, it is a signal that the school year is almost over, but...
nsbanko
Apr 8, 20243 min read
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Combatting Mental Overload Using Formative Assessment
It is easy to get caught up in a biased definition of a word and let that tunnel vision keep make it difficult to see how easily it can...
nsbanko
Mar 10, 20243 min read
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The Path to the Geometry Rabbit Hole
I am a visual learner. Seeing how things physically fit together and can transform helps me retain that information by connecting it to...
nsbanko
Feb 19, 20243 min read
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Building Bridges After Taking The Scenic Route
Math is hard. You have to take these symbols and string them together with other symbols in a way that makes sense. Lucky for us,...
nsbanko
Jan 29, 20243 min read
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A Synthesis of Learning
A couple months ago I had little to no concept of what a maker truly was. When I was first exposed to the term, I thought that it had...
nsbanko
Aug 18, 20233 min read
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Redesigns to Reignite Efficient Learning
I have a bad habit when it comes to my classroom that involves multiple rearrangements throughout the school year. My poor students walk...
nsbanko
Aug 12, 20233 min read
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Creating Innovative Lessons Using Makey Makey and Hands-On Activities
About a month ago, I received a device called the Makey Makey. This little device was supposed to be able to turn simple everyday items...
nsbanko
Aug 6, 20233 min read
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Learning How Universal Design for Learning Leads to Effective Learning
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is something that I always find myself struggling with. This isn’t because I’m not familiar with it...
nsbanko
Jul 30, 20232 min read
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Filter Bubbles Feed Biased Facts for Bystanders
My typical exposure to media revolves around mindless scrolling looking for something I find funny. This usually takes the form of memes,...
nsbanko
Jul 23, 20232 min read
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Constructing Continued Comprehension Through Constructivism
Technology is becoming so increasingly ingrained in our society. As it continues to develop and spread to the masses, new ways of...
nsbanko
Jul 23, 20233 min read
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Remix Culture: Organizing the Chaos of Limitless Opportunities
Nowadays, it seems that every movie has a similar plot or is some type of remake, social media is overrun by 60 second clips mostly...
nsbanko
Jul 9, 20232 min read
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The One Where He Tries to Hit His Driver...Again
Three weeks ago, I started a challenge to teach myself how to hit my golf driver straight while only using digital resources to do so....
nsbanko
Jun 25, 20233 min read
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Network Learning the Sequel: Revenge of the Slice
My journey to hit my driver straight has me feeling like I’m going backwards. After my first week of digital-only instruction, I was...
nsbanko
Jun 18, 20232 min read
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Modern Candy: Sugary Snacks Make for Sweet Instruction
I am working towards getting more familiar with 21st century learning and finding ways to work it into my classroom instruction. For...
nsbanko
Jun 18, 20233 min read
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21st Century Learning: Continuous Innovations to Reach an Evolving Goal
For many of us, including myself, 21st century learning feels like nothing more than a natural progression as society continues to...
nsbanko
Jun 11, 20232 min read
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Network Learning: Experiencing the Trials of Virtual Self-Instruction
I finally decided on learning how to hit my driver straight on the golf course instead of that nasty slice that causes me to lose so many...
nsbanko
Jun 4, 20232 min read
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A Successful Spider Needs a Web: The Bigger the Better When it Comes to a PLN
Prior to an assignment for one of my courses at Michigan State University, I had never even thought about my Professional Learning...
nsbanko
Jun 1, 20232 min read
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Ineffective Tools for Assessments. Are We Finding What They Know or Only What Tools They Can Use?
When I received my cooking task and utensils for my TPACK video (below), my initial concern was more about what I had to make instead of...
nsbanko
May 27, 20232 min read
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Who Needs Talent? Better Understanding Leads to Better Drives!
I absolutely love it when I get to find fun and creative ways to blend together my personal and professional lives! Imagine my surprise...
nsbanko
May 21, 20231 min read
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