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Hillary Turnage
Jul 20, 20232 min read
I've come so far, but still so far to go!
When I first sat down to begin this post and started reflecting on where I am as opposed to where I began this program in May. I was...
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Hillary Turnage
Jul 18, 20232 min read
COVA and my newfound passion
When I first began this program, I had no idea what to expect or what I should do for my innovation proposal. It was suggested that if...
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Hillary Turnage
Jul 13, 20231 min read
To innovate or not to innovate? That is the question.
Lisa Nielson says that an innovative educator is one that inspires and encourages students to share their ideas and projects outside of...
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Hillary Turnage
Jul 2, 20232 min read
Stop, collaborate and listen!
"The most valuable resource that all teachers have is each other. Without collaboration our growth is limited to our own perspectives."...
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Hillary Turnage
Jul 2, 20232 min read
Appealing to the heart
Words are powerful and can literally can be "life or death" to those you speak them too. So the simple change of focus from simply giving...
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Hillary Turnage
Jun 22, 20232 min read
Am I Finally Getting the Hang of This?
I am almost done with my fourth week in this program and I can't help but reflect on my growth thus far. When I started this program...
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Hillary Turnage
Jun 15, 20232 min read
The compass will direct my path
Ito (2015) says that education is what people do to you and learning is what you do to yourself. I love that perspective, because...
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Hillary Turnage
Jun 14, 20232 min read
Who owns the portfolio?
The concept of ownership is so much deeper than what I originally imagined. I had originally thought, "I did the work, I own it" and to...
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Hillary Turnage
Jun 10, 20231 min read
Seesaw as an ePortfolio?
ePortfolios seem to be great tool to help students engage and reflect in their learning and the process. Students are able to use it as a...
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Hillary Turnage
Jun 6, 20232 min read
Why Growth Mindset is so Important
Growth mindset is a huge buzz word at the moment, and for good reason. Growth mindset is so important because it sets the stage for how a...
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Hillary Turnage
Jun 5, 20232 min read
Progressive education... or maybe not?
When looking at education 80+ years ago and comparing it to now one would assume that it is completely different. But is it really? So...
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