So, I received some very exciting news this morning from Wonderopolis and I couldn't wait to share.  Immersive Reader is now available with every wonder, making Wonderopolis even more accessible for today's learners.  

If you haven't experienced Immersive Reader, it is a tool developed by Microsoft to improve comprehension and encourage independent reading.  Within the tool, you are able to translate words, access a picture dictionary, hear the selection read aloud, and SO MUCH MORE!  

Wonderopolis is one of my favorite tools to use in the classroom as it gives learners an opportunity to explore through curiosity while learning new vocabulary and practicing reading comprehension.  It was amazing before and is even more amazing now that Immersive Reader is woven right into the platform.

Check out the video below to learn more about how you can use this in your classroom with your learners.  ​

Thinking before doing is not a strength of mine.  I like to try new things, take risks, and jump in with both feet.  Innovation is often my first thought and details tend to come later. Because of this, I'm a big fan of the thought partner concept. My thought partner, Kari Espin, often changes my perspective, helps me reflect in order to improve, and encourages me to take things to the next level by thinking beyond my comfort zone.  I was recently thinking about how beneficial this is for me and how much more beneficial it might be in the classroom.  Kari talks often about how much she enjoys being a thought partner and she is passionate about helping others take their thoughts, ideas, and even their careers to another level.