Yesterday I ran into a colleague at the local grocery store. This is not an unusual thing – I teach… Read more Teachers Also Picked Up Some Bad Habits During Online Instruction
From Zoom to Room – Back to Normal is Not an Option
In February, my school began the transition from online learning to in-person. This was a tremendous relief as we had… Read more From Zoom to Room – Back to Normal is Not an Option
In Praise of Faculty Parties
The other day, my colleagues and I had our most important PD meeting in the last two years. It was… Read more In Praise of Faculty Parties
The More, The Merrier
My school has returned to in-person learning after a two-year interruption. Having the kids back is both exhilarating and exhausting! … Read more The More, The Merrier
Let Students Disconnect … If They Need To
I was talking to my students about our upcoming return to in-person learning. There was a lot of excitement and… Read more Let Students Disconnect … If They Need To
Clear and Transparent Feedback
I have been really focusing on instructional clarity this quarter, being intentional about ensuring my students understand what is happening… Read more Clear and Transparent Feedback
Moving from Zoom Back into the Classroom
My school is reopening to in-person instruction in January. I am so excited about the prospect of being with students… Read more Moving from Zoom Back into the Classroom
Teacher Clarity vs Teacher Clarity
Recently I got caught up in a Twitter debate involving eminent education vets Ken O’Connor (@kenoc7), Chad Lang (@Chad_mLang), and… Read more Teacher Clarity vs Teacher Clarity
Collecting Likes vs Collective Efficacy – It’s About All of Us Together
John Hattie, in his book Visible Learning for Teachers: Maximizing Impact on Learning, defined teacher self-efficacy as the “confidence or… Read more Collecting Likes vs Collective Efficacy – It’s About All of Us Together
Social Studies: Exploring Rights and Responsibilities
In my 8th grade Social Studies class, my students and I spend some time exploring the concept of rights and… Read more Social Studies: Exploring Rights and Responsibilities
Educational Exploits 