CommonLit: An Online Library of Free Texts 18Sep2016 by Jennifer Gonzalez If you’re looking for high-quality informational and literary texts to use in the classroom, you’re going to love the free online library at CommonLit.
The Compliments Project 14Aug2016 by Jennifer Gonzalez The moment I saw this video, I knew I wanted to share it with you.
How to Write a Syllabus 24Jul2016 by Jennifer Gonzalez This model and template will help college, high school, and middle school teachers put together a syllabus that sets you and your students up for a great year.
The Danger of Teacher Nostalgia 12Jun2016 by Jennifer Gonzalez When we blame our teaching problems on the collective inferiority of a generation, we only make things worse.
The Big List of Class Discussion Strategies 15Oct2015 by Jennifer Gonzalez Here they are: 17 formats for structuring a class discussion to make it more engaging, more organized, more equitable, and more academically challenging.
What’s so great about Google Drive? And why should my students be using it? 25Sep2015 by Jennifer Gonzalez Google Drive is much more than an online file cabinet. It’s loaded with free tools students can use for serious academic work. Let’s look at what it can do.
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.
4 Things You Don’t Know About the Jigsaw Method 15Apr2015 by Jennifer Gonzalez This cooperative learning strategy has been around for decades, but how well do you really know it?
How Your Nonverbals Impact Your Teaching 6Feb2015 by Jennifer Gonzalez How can you adjust your voice, posture and other nonverbals to give yourself more presence and confidence in the classroom?