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What are HyperDocs? HyperDocs are interactive worksheets where students explore and learn information at their own pace OR during an explicit instructional lesson. In other words, the student is provided a document with links to outside resources, including research based sites and/or videos, and then asked to write their responses or reflections on the worksheet to turn in for later. Generally, HyperDocs are created using Google Docs.    Click here to view an example the HyperDoc pictured on the right.  To create the example, I followed teacher direction and used a worksheet the teachers previously provided on paper.  With the HyperDoc, students were able to learn more information, complete additional tasks, and finish work independently of the teacher.  The teacher could then circulate the room and provide direction as needed.  Additionally, the teacher could then give feedback after the students had turned in their work.  BUT...wi...

I'm at a time in my life where many of my friends have their children in preschools. I heard a story over the weekend where a childhood friend of mine picks up his little boy every day from preschool.  As the little boy gets into the car, the father asks, "What did you do today?"  The boy always replies, "It's a secret" or "Nothing."  We were laughing about the cuteness of the boy's response, but the question remained:  What do these kids do all day?  In today's classroom, many projects are technology created, but that means that parents may not see student projects unless they have access to a computer. As teachers, we know the connection between the classroom and parent is extremely important.  The bridge between school and home can help align student expectations and instructional needs. We know, as educators, that positive reinforcement provides more intrinsic motivation for our students. Therefore, our communication with our paren...