What is an Innovation Class…and Why Do You Need One? 19Nov2017 by Jennifer Gonzalez In this year-long class, students find and solve problems. Learn how it works.
The Great and Powerful Graphic Organizer 22Oct2017 by Jennifer Gonzalez Beneath its simplicity lies an absolute dynamo, a vehicle that can cement learning more firmly than a lot of the other stuff we try, in a lot less time.
Introducing the One-Sentence Lesson Plan 15Oct2017 by Norman Eng Focus your planning by getting clear on just three things: the WHAT, the HOW, and the WHY.
Making the Most of a 90-Minute Block 13Aug2017 by Jennifer Gonzalez Whether you’re brand-new to block scheduling or you’ve been doing it for years, these strategies will have you handling those 90 minutes like a boss.
How HyperDocs Can Transform Your Teaching 11Jun2017 by Jennifer Gonzalez HyperDocs make room for more interactive, personalized, and student-directed learning. Let’s look at how they work.
What to Do on Lame Duck School Days 23Apr2017 by Jennifer Gonzalez When you’re still technically in school, but the conditions just aren’t great for teaching, what do you do to make the most of the time? Here’s a list of ideas.
To Boost Higher-Order Thinking, Try Curation 15Apr2017 by Jennifer Gonzalez A digital curation project is a fast way to engage critical thinking in any content area. Here’s how it works.
What If We Taught Argument in Every Class? 19Mar2017 by Kristy Louden Now, maybe more than ever, our students must learn how to think rationally, see through faulty logic, and share opinions in a convincing way.
Teaching Students to Avoid Plagiarism 26Feb2017 by Jennifer Gonzalez Although threats and detection software have some impact, the best way to prevent plagiarism is to teach students how to avoid it in the first place.