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.
Kick the IDK Bucket: How to Rid Your Classroom of “I Don’t Know” 15Mar2020 by Connie Hamilton Let’s teach students how to approach those deer-in-headlights moments more constructively.
Are Your Diversity Strategies Missing the Mark? Nine Ways to Get it Right 1Mar2020 by Hedreich Nichols These tips will help you improve your practice and avoid some of the faux pas that come with teaching students who look, think, or opine differently than you.
How to Create a Project Based Learning Lesson 16Feb2020 by Jenny Pieratt There’s still a wide range of understanding of what high quality PBL is and how to plan for it. Here’s a step-by-step guide.
Making Cooperative Learning Work Better 3Feb2020 by Jennifer Gonzalez Solutions for four of the most common problems with collaboration.
The Rock Star You’re Ignoring: How Afterschool Staff Can Take Your Class to the Next Level 19Jan2020 by Eva Jo Meyers These seven ideas will help you build more powerful partnerships with afterschool teachers.
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.
