Melissa R. Ely

• Achievement

5 Ideas to Add Comfort, Joy and Eager Learning to Math Class

4 years ago Melissa R. Ely

By Mona Iehl December can be an overwhelming month in the classroom. The time between Thanksgiving break and winter break...

• Boost Study

3 Things Assistant Principals Can Do to Make School Better

4 years ago Melissa R. Ely

By Stephanie Farley It was the first day of school, and I was brimming with anticipation as 250 students, faculty,...

• Foster Skill

Smartphones in Education: Redirecting Distraction with Mobile Learning

4 years ago Melissa R. Ely

As mobile learning becomes more and more popular, so does the potential for distraction in the classroom. With so many...

• Learning

The Double Gap: How Luke Gromer Uses Video to Develop Young Athletes

4 years ago Melissa R. Ely

A few weeks ago Luke Gromer of Cutting Edge Coaching and I ran an online workshop for coaches on the...

• Teaching

Repackaging a Station Rotation as a Mini-playlist for Students Who Need to Work Alone

4 years ago Melissa R. Ely

In coaching sessions earlier this week, I worked with two different teams of teachers who were concerned about a couple...

• Achievement

9 Ways to Update Your Online Presence

4 years ago Melissa R. Ely

This week, I’ll post updated suggestions to get your computers and technology ready for the blitz of projects you’ll swear...