The 2021/2022 school year has begun! While I am excited about the upcoming adventure, I am not excited about starting… Read more Involve Students in Decisions about Improving Participation
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First Days Introduction Activity
I was thinking ahead to the first days of school, brainstorming new ways to learn about my students and introduce… Read more First Days Introduction Activity
On Zoom or in the Classroom, Provide Students with a Communication Backchannel
Online teaching is not ideal. In fact, it’s downright lame. But, that doesn’t mean there weren’t any upsides to being… Read more On Zoom or in the Classroom, Provide Students with a Communication Backchannel
Olympic Reminder – Excellence is a Journey
As the Tokyo Olympics approach, I have been seeing more and more ads and news stories about the preparations that… Read more Olympic Reminder – Excellence is a Journey
Don’t Wait for Next Year to Start Planning for Next Year
Every year, around the middle of June, I post a blog article advising teachers to hold off on celebrating summer… Read more Don’t Wait for Next Year to Start Planning for Next Year
Teacher Mojo – We Lost it and We Need it Back!
During online teaching, many of us lost confidence in our ability to successfully impact student learning. The transition from the… Read more Teacher Mojo – We Lost it and We Need it Back!
From the Woke to the Wonks, I LOVE my Twitter PLN!
Social media doesn’t have a great reputation. There are people pushing all kinds of agendas and perspectives, as well as… Read more From the Woke to the Wonks, I LOVE my Twitter PLN!
A Pandemic? That’s Nothing. Watch This!
2021 was supposed to be a great year. COVID-19 vaccines were being distributed worldwide, and – back home – the… Read more A Pandemic? That’s Nothing. Watch This!
We Need to Do More Work on Critical Thinking Skills
During the winter break, I spent some time reflecting on the craziness of these times. Although there was much to… Read more We Need to Do More Work on Critical Thinking Skills
Don’t Forget to Add Some Laughter to Your Virtual Classroom
One of the most powerful and effective tools I am employing during virtual teaching isn’t an app, isn’t a website,… Read more Don’t Forget to Add Some Laughter to Your Virtual Classroom
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