I just finished a long unit and wondered if there was a more engaging way to assess student understanding. With… Read more Cool Hollywood Musical Project!
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5 Reasons Why the Essay Must Die
Just because we all had to suffer with essays doesn’t make it right to inflict them upon our students. Here’s… Read more 5 Reasons Why the Essay Must Die
High Five the First Days – Setting Up Google Folders
High Five the First Days is a series of blog posts aimed at new teachers, or teachers just looking for… Read more High Five the First Days – Setting Up Google Folders
What if we Changed the Way Schools do Library?
Hi 5 your school library with these 5 cool ideas My school will have a new middle school/high school librarian… Read more What if we Changed the Way Schools do Library?
Evaluating with Google Drawings
Evaluate (v) – to determine the significance, worth, or condition of usually by careful appraisal and study (Merriam-Webster). Evaluating is… Read more Evaluating with Google Drawings
Self-Assessment – a Powerful Tool to Improve Student Learning and Understanding
Recently I had students walk a mile in my shoes and do some grading. Here’s 5 suggestions for implementing it… Read more Self-Assessment – a Powerful Tool to Improve Student Learning and Understanding
Improving Parent Conferences with Technology and a Focus on Process
My middle school colleagues, especially Mike Kaufman and I, recently decided to revamp student-led conferences (again!). This quarter, we introduced… Read more Improving Parent Conferences with Technology and a Focus on Process
QR Codes = Quite Relevant in the Classroom!
QR, or Quick Response, codes were developed in Japan for use in the automobile industry. But, an enterprising teacher can… Read more QR Codes = Quite Relevant in the Classroom!
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