On Friday, February 28th, I had my 8th Grade US History students work on a current events research and writing… Read more Explicit Teaching About Learning
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What Teachers Can Learn from Marathon Runners
Recently I have contemplated training to run a marathon. And when I say “contemplated” I mean the concept barely crossed… Read more What Teachers Can Learn from Marathon Runners
Easy & Engaging 3-Step US Constitution Activity
Yes, the U.S. Constitution is an important and influential document. But, as a topic, the constitution can be a little… Read more Easy & Engaging 3-Step US Constitution Activity
It’s Time to Think About Time
When discussing rigor in school work, two characteristics that frequently come up are complexity and difficulty. What often gets left… Read more It’s Time to Think About Time
School Culture: What’s In Your Organization?
I was walking down the corridor at my school and a colleague, who was following behind me, shouted out a… Read more School Culture: What’s In Your Organization?
Some Appreciation for Collaboration
My new school is really focused on teacher collaboration. They have structured schedules such that subjects, at least in the… Read more Some Appreciation for Collaboration
Strategies for Successfully Integrating into a New School
Usually, this time of year, I would be writing posts about getting organized for the new year. I would talk… Read more Strategies for Successfully Integrating into a New School
Student Misbehavior: Avoiding Work Because They Can’t Do the Work
Warning: This is a VERY long post. I apologize for all the detail, but – then again – I won’t… Read more Student Misbehavior: Avoiding Work Because They Can’t Do the Work
Graphic Organizing Tools – They May Have More Impact Than You Think
I experimented with a graphic organizing tool in an effort to improve student writing organization. But, what I found was… Read more Graphic Organizing Tools – They May Have More Impact Than You Think
Online PLC vs Face-to-Face PLC
I love my online professional learning communities. I am very active on Twitter and, until I heard that it was… Read more Online PLC vs Face-to-Face PLC
