A Parent’s Dilemma: Extra Math or Electives with Friends? 23Aug2015 by Jennifer Gonzalez A parent wants to know if she should honor her son’s request to opt out of extra math so he can take an elective with his friends. What should she do?
How to Turn Rubric Scores into Grades 19Aug2015 by Jennifer Gonzalez Many teachers are confused about how to convert rubric feedback into grades or points. Even if you are moving away from traditional grades, you still may be required to supply them. Here’s my process.
Know Your Terms: Memory Palace 12Aug2015 by Jennifer Gonzalez Mnemonics help us remember things: Roy G. Biv, Every Good Boy Does Fine. But there’s one you may not have heard of, and it might be the coolest one of all.
3 Hacks that Solve Big School Problems 5Aug2015 by Jennifer Gonzalez Teachers are not short on problems. But you don’t have to wait for a committee or a bigger budget to start solving them. Take these 3 hacks, for example…
Is Your Professional Learning Community a Farce? 26Jul2015 by Chase Mielke Many schools use PLCs for teacher collaboration, but whether they really fit that description is up for debate. Here are 5 ways to tell if your PLC isn’t living up to its name.
Icebreakers that Rock 23Jul2015 by Jennifer Gonzalez Too many icebreakers require students to take massive social risks with people they barely know. Or they don’t really help students get to know each other. Or they are just plain cheesy. Here are three that are actually good.
Make It Stick: The Science of Successful Learning 15Jul2015 by Jennifer Gonzalez Some of our most common practices in classrooms, music studios, and athletic fields are actually pretty ineffective ways to learn. So what should we be doing instead?
The Principal’s Pet: A Cautionary Tale 8Jul2015 by Jennifer Gonzalez No one likes it when an administrator plays favorites. But what if the favorite is you?
What Is the ISTE Conference, and Why Should You Go? 1Jul2015 by Jennifer Gonzalez If you’ve never been to the ISTE conference—or if you’ve never even heard of ISTE—this overview will help you understand what all the fuss is about.
