Jennifer Gonzalez

Connecting Students in a Disconnected World

23Nov2020

by Jennifer Gonzalez

Breakout rooms, collaborative projects, games—whatever we do, it’s crucial that we do something to get our students talking to each other.

What’s Possible with Green Screens in the Classroom

25Oct2020

by Jennifer Gonzalez

This simple, affordable method offers so many possibilities for deep learning and creativity across all grade levels and subject areas, even in remote learning.

Subversion: An Essential Tool of the Master Teacher

12Oct2020

by Jennifer Gonzalez

Sometimes, to do right by their students, good teachers have to break the rules.

How to Teach When Everyone is Scattered

29Sep2020

by Jennifer Gonzalez

Some students are in the room with you. Some are home. Everyone is spread far apart. How do you teach this way? How do you build community? Here are some ideas.

4 Laws of Learning (and How to Follow Them)

1Sep2020

by Jennifer Gonzalez

In a teaching tailspin? These four research-based principles of instruction will help you focus on what really moves the needle.

Creating Moments of Genuine Connection Online

16Aug2020

by Jennifer Gonzalez

Making each student feel known and respected is always important. So how do you do it when teaching online?

Historically Responsive Literacy: A More Complete Education for All Students

2Aug2020

by Jennifer Gonzalez

Based on the work of 19th century Black literary societies, this fresh approach to curriculum focuses on identity, skills, intellect, and criticality.

A Few Creative Ways to Use Student Blogs

19Jul2020

by Jennifer Gonzalez

The blog has evolved as a genre, giving it limitless potential as a form of writing, and that’s just as true for student writers as it is for everyone else.

9 Ways Online Teaching Should be Different from Face-to-Face

5Jul2020

by Jennifer Gonzalez

What shifts do we need to make in our face-to-face teaching practices to make the most of online learning? What can stay exactly the same?

Posts by Jennifer

Connecting Students in a Disconnected World

What’s Possible with Green Screens in the Classroom

Subversion: An Essential Tool of the Master Teacher

How to Teach When Everyone is Scattered

4 Laws of Learning (and How to Follow Them)

Creating Moments of Genuine Connection Online

Historically Responsive Literacy: A More Complete Education for All Students

A Few Creative Ways to Use Student Blogs

9 Ways Online Teaching Should be Different from Face-to-Face