A Realistic Approach to Differentiation 14Sep2026 by Jennifer Gonzalez Back to Basics, Part 4: Now that the lessons are in place, we’ll build in differentiation using a process that will keep things from getting overwhelming.
How to Write a Lesson Plan 1Sep2026 by Jennifer Gonzalez Back to Basics, Part 3: With the assessment plan in place, it’s time to plan the daily lessons that will move students toward success.
How to Create an Assessment Plan 16Aug2026 by Jennifer Gonzalez Back to Basics, Part 2: After writing objectives, the next step is to design an assessment plan that includes diagnostic, formative, and summative assessments.
How to Plan a Unit of Instruction 9Aug2026 by Jennifer Gonzalez Back to Basics, Part 1: Planning a unit of instruction can be a daunting task. This step-by-step process will get you started.
17 Tweaks That Make a Big Difference in Group Work 1Oct2023 by Connie Hamilton Cooperative learning can be a powerful learning strategy, but only if it works well. These small changes can make group work more effective in your classroom.
10 Ways to Give a Better Lecture 15Nov2022 by Jennifer Gonzalez Two factors have given lectures a bad name: overuse and poor execution. Let’s deal with both.
How to Leverage Multisensory Learning in Your Classroom 18Sep2022 by Jamie Chaves Applying these basic principles of sensory processing to our teaching will help us remove unnecessary barriers and boost students’ learning.
Make Units More Inspiring with Vision Boards 31Oct2021 by Amanda Cardenas Planning units can be less than exciting when all you have to deal with is words. A vision board can generate fresh enthusiasm and help you focus on what really matters.
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.
