Jennifer Gonzalez

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?

Backward Design: The Basics

21Jun2020

by Jennifer Gonzalez

Are we planning with clear, measurable, meaningful learning goals to guide us, or are we just keeping students busy?

Reopening School: What it Might Look Like

24May2020

by Jennifer Gonzalez

Some thoughts on what post-COVID instruction might look like. (Spoiler alert: None are as good as face-to-face, but a few aren’t too bad.)

Distance Learning: A Gently Curated Collection of Resources for Teachers

30Mar2020

by Jennifer Gonzalez

An overview of the nuts and bolts of distance learning, including general tips, advice on tech, and troubleshooting some common problems.

Making Cooperative Learning Work Better

3Feb2020

by Jennifer Gonzalez

Solutions for four of the most common problems with collaboration.

Posts by Jennifer

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

Backward Design: The Basics

Reopening School: What it Might Look Like

Distance Learning: A Gently Curated Collection of Resources for Teachers

Making Cooperative Learning Work Better