Thinking Things
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Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States
About the store
I have thoroughly enjoyed teaching over the past 18 years and have developed a diverse teaching record throughout my public school career in Colorado and Virginia. I have experience in teaching students at every point in their academic journey both online and face-to-face, from pre-school to Ph.D., and have held positions teaching technology, computer science, creative writing, algebra 1, choir/band/strings, art, drama, and general music. I have also held positions at state universities as an adjunct professor and guest lecturer because of my innovative teaching practices and diverse background knowledge.
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The Unplugged Workbook 2020
Explore programming ideas and puzzles through these unplugged activities and worksheets. Learn to trace variables through pseudocode exercises, plan projects through flow mapping and pseudocode, understand logic gates, and work through common sorting algorithms all without using a computer!
9th - 12th, Higher Education
Pseudocode Workbook
This workbook is created for programming students and students in AP Computer Science Principles. It is focused on exploring the uses of turtle programming, code tracing, flow charting, and pseudocode writing from beginning to advanced programming puzzles. This book contains 45+ pages of thought provoking questions similar to those found on the AP test for Computer Science Principles and great for all students who are building solutions to complex problems using programming. Alert: This is a
8th - 12th
Applied Math, Computer Science - Technology
Algorithmic Card Sort - Computational Thinking
These handy step-by-step instruction for three of the most popular card sorts will inspire your students to write their own algorithm. This set of instructions includes Merge Sort, Insertion Sort, and Bubble Sort and comes with a set of number cards that can be printed out for individual student use. I also created a blank sort sheet so students can devise their own sort (I use this activity as a warm-up before teaching the lesson and handing out the other sorts)
4th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Computer Science - Technology, Math
Logic Gates Intro
This scaffolded packet is a resource that your students will use as a resource throughout their studies. Learn how simple logic gates work and develop their implementation in increasingly difficult exercises. Each page provides a leveled experience from beginner to advanced.
8th - 12th, Higher Education
Computer Science - Technology, Math, Physics
Base Language Conversion Charts
This group of four sheets and their answer keys will set your students up nicely to perform simple base system conversions without calculators (for the most part). I've used these to teach computing foundations classes like AP Computer Science Principles, IT Fundamentals, Programming and Game Design, and Exploring Computer Science. Take the headache out of conversions with these simple to understand sheets. Each sheet includes examples and problems for students to work out. Bonus: I've also
6th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Computer Science - Technology, Other (Math)
Cornell Notes Variety Pack
Do you ever feel that the standard Cornell note set-up doesn't allow for every note taking opportunity? This set of sheets covers a wide range of lecture styles and activities including math notes, timeline/number line notes, comparing and contrasting, slideshow notes, whiteboard drawing notes, and others. Allow students and your lectures to be flexible and have them learn how to take notes like a pro!
3rd - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
For All Subjects
Standard Cornell Note Page
Have your students take notes in class by using this organized note taking system. Various layouts for Cornell Notes including Notes for Slideshow, Notes for Comparison, Notes for Numbers & Timelines, etc. are included in the paid set. Enjoy this Standard Note Sheet for FREE and watch your students grow!
3rd - 12th, Higher Education
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About the store
Experience
I have thoroughly enjoyed teaching over the past 18 years and have developed a diverse teaching record throughout my public school career in Colorado and Virginia. I have experience in teaching students at every point in their academic journey both online and face-to-face, from pre-school to Ph.D., and have held positions teaching technology, computer science, creative writing, algebra 1, choir/band/strings, art, drama, and general music. I have also held positions at state universities as an adjunct professor and guest lecturer because of my innovative teaching practices and diverse background knowledge.
Teaching style
I enjoy leading students through experiences where they develop and discover content through project and problem-based learning. However, I also know the power of a strong lecture and train my students to listen attentively to gather information from talking points.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Multiple publications and conference presentations
My own education history
Undergraduate Degrees in Music Education and Vocal Performance
Masters of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction
Doctorate in Philosophy in Education with a focus on Aesthetic Education
Additional biographical information
My dissertation focused on imaginative tools that teachers use to engage their students in an elementary school setting.
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