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Three Strikes…You Got It!!!!! by @daveschmittou

by guest | Jul 3, 2020 | Grading, Guest Post, pedagogy

By Guest Blogger, Dr. David M. Schmittou So Many Numbers! 35 students in a class. 70 standards to teach. 180 days of school. Teaching is about so much more than the numbers, but the numbers can tell a powerful story. Many numbers are overused- Scale scores, RIT...

Real Love: Teaching Strategies For Reaching Students Who See No Way Out @twstedteaching

by Melody McAllister | Jun 17, 2020 | Guest Post, pedagogy

By Melody McAllister, Guest Blogger Alexes Terry is pretty amazing. When we talked on Monday in a LIVE stream on Facebook, she openly admitted to being born a crack baby. And yet, looking and hearing her, I would have never known or thought of the fight...

Are You Fostering 21st Century Skills asks @jackiegerstein

by erin | Jan 7, 2019 | EdTech Tool, pedagogy

Encouraging Students to Develop 21st Century Skills Posted by Erin Whalen Jackie Gerstein, Ed.D., is an amazing educator with a terrific blog. Her post on the skills students need today is a quick, easy read and asks great questions to help teachers assess themselves....

Top 5 Resolutions for Teachers in 2019

by erin | Jan 3, 2019 | Guest Post, pedagogy

5 New Year’s Resolutions for Teachers A Guest Post by Erin Whalen At this time of year, resolutions are a topic of conversation almost everywhere you go. Here are five recommendations of worthwhile resolutions for teachers. Whether you choose one or choose them...

Doodling Matters – and it Makes a Difference!

by erin | Nov 27, 2018 | Lesson Design, pedagogy

How To Sketchnote: A Step-By-Step Manual for Teachers and Students by Sylvia Duckworth Reviewed by Erin Whalen The perfect combination of pedagogy and practice, Sylvia’s new book begins with an overview of why doodling is not just okay, it’s beneficial to...

5 Ways to Create a Doodling Culture in Your Classroom by @sylviaduckworth

by erin | Nov 15, 2018 | Guest Post, pedagogy

Doodling as Visual Note-Taking A Guest Post by Sylvia Duckworth Sketchnoting, or visual note-taking, has so many benefits for students. Many studies have proven that images are considerably more effective than words when it comes to memory retention, comprehension and...