Ariel JankordStay FocusedWow, what a whirlwind we are all in! Nearly every educational platform is offering free access to help out teachers. Virtual conferences…Apr 25, 2020Apr 25, 2020
Ariel JankordYou’re stranded on an island… what 3 apps are a necessity?I may not be stranded on an island, but that’s what it feels like. The silly icebreaker question comes to mind: You’re stranded on an…Mar 18, 2020Mar 18, 2020
Ariel JankordPassion CollisionMy husband seems to think every year I have a new initiative or new passion. And for the most part he has been right.Jun 27, 2019Jun 27, 2019
Ariel Jankord#KidsNeedBooksIf you haven’t read Donalyn Miller’s The Book Whisperer, move it to the top of your list right now! A conversation that I have been a part…May 27, 2019May 27, 2019
Ariel JankordNo Fancy Titles HereI’m Ariel Jankord. I started my teaching career in Gardner. Eventually moved to the Olathe. I took a slight detour in the private sector…May 2, 2019May 2, 2019
Ariel JankordWhy Coding? (Part 2)People have begun to recognize coding as a skill that is just as important as reading, writing, and arithmetic. But in the demanding and…Feb 2, 2019Feb 2, 2019
Ariel JankordWhy coding?Tonight my fiery passion has been ignited. Anyone who knows me well would say, “when are you not all fired up with passion, Ariel?” But…Jan 29, 2019Jan 29, 2019
Ariel JankordMake it 5Education buzzwords come and go like the wind. Veteran teachers often refer to the constant swing of the educational pendulum. It’s easy…Oct 4, 2018Oct 4, 2018
Ariel JankordOff to a Sweet StartFrom the moment I woke up this morning, the butterflies were swarming. I was excited and nervous about meeting my new group of students and…Aug 14, 2018Aug 14, 2018
Ariel JankordA Summer of Conferences, WHY?When posting on twitter that I had arrived at the StuVoiceCon18, hosted by Flipgrid, I received the response… “what is this, your 4th…Aug 3, 2018Aug 3, 2018