Power Lesson: “This I Believe” Essays 4Dec2016 by Cynthia Ruiz This assignment builds bonds between students and prompts them to be more intentional with the language they use, both in word choice and rhetorical strategies.
9 Simple Solutions for Common Teaching Problems 27Nov2016 by Jennifer Gonzalez The solutions to many of our education challenges are things we could start doing tomorrow. Here are 9 ideas you can try right away.
Creating a Welcoming Classroom for Students with Special Needs 20Nov2016 by Jennifer Gonzalez Many regular ed teachers feel inadequately prepared to serve the needs of students with special needs. Here are some ideas.
After the Election: A To-Do List 13Nov2016 by Jennifer Gonzalez A few things educators can do to move us forward in a way that’s healing and productive.
Your Top 10 Genius Hour Questions Answered 6Nov2016 by Jennifer Gonzalez We hear the charge for more student-directed, inquiry-based learning, but it can seem like a load of pie-in-the-sky hooey without instructions for how to do it.
Is Your Lesson a Grecian Urn? 30Oct2016 by Jennifer Gonzalez Far too many students are doing projects that look creative but offer almost no opportunity for real learning. Time for the Grecian Urns to go.
8 Great Educational Podcasts for Kids 23Oct2016 by Jennifer Gonzalez Looking for more ways to enhance learning with technology? Consider podcasts: This excellent collection of eight can be shared with your students tomorrow.
How to Approach Your Teaching Like a Master Chef 16Oct2016 by Jennifer Gonzalez If we want our lessons to have a long-lasting impact on our students, we need to design our instruction the way a chef prepares a good meal.
Graphic Novels in the Classroom: A Teacher Roundtable 9Oct2016 by Jennifer Gonzalez Four teachers discuss how using graphic novels has enriched their instruction, strengthened student comprehension, and engaged their most reluctant readers.