When I first started teaching, we had one computer in each office and each classroom, and I remember waiting in line to …
10 Student Led Discussion Strategies for Whole Class Discussion
Do you struggle with student led discussion strategies? Been there! Done that! Before this school year started, I kept …
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10 Ways to Make Sure Whole Class Discussions Will Fail
With school starting, it has been awhile since my last post where I talked big picture about class discussions, goals …
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Should Teachers Lead a Class Discussion?
In this post, I'm sharing my tips for how to lead a class discussion that rocks. (Hint: YOU are not the most important …
Boost Synthesis Writing with These Tips
Writing instruction is challenging, yet rewarding. Synthesis writing, an important common core skill, occurs when …
Student-Led Discussion Made Simple
James Stephens once said, "we get wise by asking questions, and even if these are not answered, we get wise, for a …
You Need This Google Docs Research Tool
Google Docs is a great platform for student collaboration, writing, and teacher feedback. But did you know that …
Troubling Teenage Reading Statistics
If we are living in the 21st century, then we should teach like it. Teenage reading statistics are screaming for …
How to Make High School Reading Memorable & Magical
I have loved to read ever since I can remember, and effortlessly created entire worlds in my head filled with characters …
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The Secret to Google Forms Spreadsheet Grading
Let's say that you're a rockstar teacher and have created a Google Form to quiz your students or create a meaningful …
Use Seesaw for Schools to Create Digital Portfolios
When one of my office mates called me over during a prep period to show me how her third grade daughter had just posted …
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Purpose in Reading Makes a HUGE Impact
Over the years, I've learned more about teaching reading skills. Here is one of the most simple tips I can give: teach …