Author Archives: Kimberly McCollum

About Kimberly McCollum

I'm a former middle and high school science teacher and current stay at home mom.

A Learning Goal

Posted on January 6, 2013 by Kimberly McCollum

I’m requiring students in my technology course to keep a blog.  I think it’s an excellent way for them to learn about the technology and hopefully develop habits of reflective practice.  One of my course goals is to teach students … Continue reading →

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What a Difference a Year Makes

Posted on January 6, 2013 by Kimberly McCollum

Tomorrow, I’ll be in front of a classroom again!  I’ll be teaching 1 section of a 1-credit technology course for teachers and later in the week, I’ll be teaching 2 sections of a 3-credit science methods course for elementary school … Continue reading →

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An End

Posted on April 1, 2012 by Kimberly McCollum

Six years ago, I applied for a PhD program.  I wanted to further my ability to make a difference in the lives of children.  Also, I was comfortable in the university environment and didn’t want to leave.   I loved … Continue reading →

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On Topic

Posted on June 23, 2010 by Kimberly McCollum

I am fascinated by the Internet’s ability to expand personal learning networks and create opportunities for self-directed learning on an almost infinite number of topics.  One of my original motivations for blogging was to observe the impact of blogging on … Continue reading →

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Coming back to work

Posted on June 12, 2010 by Kimberly McCollum

Some important facts: The data for my dissertation have been collected. My son (pictured above) is now 5 1/2 months, takes regular naps, and sometimes sleeps through the night. My conclusions based on the above facts: I need to devote … Continue reading →

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A Quick Update

Posted on February 5, 2010 by Kimberly McCollum

Last year, blogging took a back burner to other priorities in my life.  I was working at multiple jobs for most of the year, I was PhD student, and I was pregnant.  I am no longer pregnant, and I’ve stopped … Continue reading →

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A Scientific Approach to Teaching

Posted on August 1, 2009 by Kimberly McCollum

Yesterday, at an educational training, I sat down to lunch with a woman in charge of a large Head Start program in the Pacific Northwest.  Through our small talk, she learned that I had been a secondary science teacher for … Continue reading →

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Evaluating E-learning

Posted on June 3, 2009 by Kimberly McCollum

Right now I’m supposed to be writing an article about evaluating e-learning.  It is the only assignment in a seminar course on e-learning evaluation.  The spring term ends on June 18th, and with barely over two weeks before my deadline … Continue reading →

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Dissertation Time

Posted on May 13, 2009 by Kimberly McCollum

Tomorrow I have a meeting with my dissertation chair.  I am supposed to come to the meeting prepared with a timeline for completing my dissertation prospectus.  The timeline is meant to help me manage my time as well as provide … Continue reading →

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Assessing Affective Characteristics in Schools

Posted on May 10, 2009 by Kimberly McCollum

Another book summary in partial fulfillment of my independent reading assignment for graduate school. Brief Review I was assigned to read Assessing Affective Characteristics in Schools by Lorin Anderson and Sid Bourke.  I found the text to be less technical than Summated … Continue reading →

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