Jennifer Gonzalez

How to Spot Dyslexia, and What to Do Next

13Oct2019

by Jennifer Gonzalez

Learn the traits that might indicate dyslexia in students and what you can do inside and outside the classroom to better support these students.

How World Language Teaching Has Evolved

29Sep2019

by Jennifer Gonzalez

French class doesn’t look the same as it did when you were in school. These six key shifts have changed world language instruction for the better.

Tips for Starting a Podcast

15Sep2019

by Jennifer Gonzalez

Producing your own podcast is easier than you might think. This list of tools, processes, and general advice will get you started.

Let’s Make Better Slideshows

3Sep2019

by Jennifer Gonzalez

A lot of you are out there giving lectures, presentations, and workshops, and your slideshows need work. These seven tips will help.

When You Get Nothing But Crickets

18Aug2019

by Jennifer Gonzalez

The reasons your students (or audience members) aren’t participating the way you want them to, and some new things you can try to get a better response.

A Few Ideas for Dealing with Late Work

4Aug2019

by Jennifer Gonzalez

The problem of late work never seems to go away. Teachers use these eight smart solutions to manage it with their students.

Think Twice Before Doing Another Historical Simulation

7Jul2019

by Jennifer Gonzalez

Historical simulations can be powerful for teaching, but when it comes to traumatic or violent periods, like slavery, there really isn’t a good way to do them.

A Closer Look at Open Educational Resources

18Jun2019

by Jennifer Gonzalez

OERs have gotten really good over the last few years, and they’re totally free, but in order to steer clear of the crap, you have to know where to look.

Four Research-Based Strategies Every Teacher Should be Using

9Jun2019

by Jennifer Gonzalez

Learn the simple, quick strategies cognitive scientists say can boost student learning in any classroom.

Posts by Jennifer

How to Spot Dyslexia, and What to Do Next

How World Language Teaching Has Evolved

Tips for Starting a Podcast

Let’s Make Better Slideshows

When You Get Nothing But Crickets

A Few Ideas for Dealing with Late Work

Think Twice Before Doing Another Historical Simulation

A Closer Look at Open Educational Resources

Four Research-Based Strategies Every Teacher Should be Using