Hexagonal Thinking: A Colorful Tool for Discussion 11Sep2020 by Betsy Potash If you’ve been looking for a fresh way to get students thinking outside the box, this may be just what you need.
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?
Why White Students Need Multicultural and Social Justice Education 7Jun2020 by Sheldon Eakins Some educators wonder if multicultural and social justice education are relevant if most of your students are white. The answer is yes.
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.)
