Message for Every Monday
A little inspiration for those tough Mondays!
Embracing Messy Learning | Edutopia
“Authentic learning can be a messy process.”
3 Things Students Want to Hear
As you prepare for the new school year, look for ways to spend each day encouraging and motivating your students.
The “Maker” Movement
Let’s make 2015 the official year of the Maker movement. For more resources related to the maker movement, check out: Maker Movement Reinvents Education and Why the Maker Movement is Important to America’s Future … Continue reading
Homework: Enhancing Student Learning!
For decades, I would say perhaps even centuries, educators have questioned the relevancy of homework: how much, at work grades, in what format, to what end? There is once again … Continue reading
Do’s and Don’t of Classroom Management: Resources from Edutopia
Educators everywhere know how important it is to establish systems and procedures within the classroom. Even with this knowledge, managing a classroom can be one of the most challenging things for … Continue reading
Enhancing Student Engagement: Learning to Ask Good Questions
Why are “perfectly placed questions” so important in the classroom? They are important because asking the right questions ensures “an explosion of learning for students.” The folks at edweek.org shared what I … Continue reading
Highly Effective Leaders Do This
Highly effective leaders engage, break down barriers, and support the team so that the team can support the learning process for students. tlb Source
MORE Summer Reads for Teacher Professional Development
Here we are in early July, and we have already come to the midway point in the summer. I hope you’ve had an opportunity to (re)energize yourself — spending time … Continue reading
Student Engagement
The key to student engagement is simple. It is about knowing our students “beyond the surface level.” Let’s design learning environments that give teachers a chance to really know their … Continue reading
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