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.
6 Ed Tech Tools to Try in 2020 7Jan2020 by Jennifer Gonzalez Six cool apps and websites that are worth a look this year. (Plus two more!!)
The Time I Made a Fart Sound During a Test 24Nov2019 by Jennifer Gonzalez All thirty of them jerked their heads up at once and stared at me, mouths open. For a moment the air was still while they tried to process what had just happened.
Repairing Harm: A Better Alternative to Punishment 10Nov2019 by Jennifer Gonzalez Exclusionary punishments don’t really change behavior. Having students work to repair the harm done by their actions can be much more effective.
How One Makerspace is Meeting Students’ Social-Emotional Needs 27Oct2019 by Jennifer Gonzalez Explore the high school makerspace that serves as a stigma-free center where students can solve problems they have inside or outside the classroom.
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.
