teaching strategies Archives

18 Ways to Encourage Growth Mindset Versus Fixed Mindset in High School Classrooms

July 25, 2023 // by Lindsay Ann

A Growth Mindset vs. Fixed Mindset: Moving from I Can’t to I Can I can’t do it. I’m an immovable object, unable to …

July 18, 2023 // by Lindsay Ann

Of course, the best thing about education, whether we are talking about blended learning or the opposite of it (chunky …

July 11, 2023 // by Lindsay Ann

For this blog on classroom technology and integrating technology in the classroom, I am writing on a laptop, using a …

July 8, 2023 // by Lindsay Ann

It's almost the start of another school year. Time to dust off the table topics, conversation starters, and ice breaker …

May 23, 2023 // by Lindsay Ann

What Are Authentic Assessments? Is it authentic to have a student deliver a persuasive speech about climate change to an …

April 11, 2023 // by Lindsay Ann

When I Netflix and relax, I’m not thinking about reading with comprehension, but I always turn the captions on, reading …

February 6, 2023 // by Lindsay Ann

Round table discussions can be a powerful tool for teachers and students alike. They allow all participants to share …

January 30, 2023 // by Lindsay Ann

Here are 101 writing prompts for all levels of ELA. You can use these writing prompts when your students’ writing starts …

January 24, 2023 // by Lindsay Ann

Student blogging is like a jolt of espresso to a classroom (or teacher) with a case of the blah’s. You know, the …

January 23, 2023 // by Lindsay Ann

I am human. I feel the need to add this disclaimer considering the subject at hand: OpenAI’s ChatGPT. And …

January 10, 2023 // by Lindsay Ann

Back from break? Not sure how to get back into the swing of things? Need to review routine in the classroom before …

December 5, 2022 // by Lindsay Ann

Exit tickets, a.k.a. "exit slips" or "checks for understanding" are a great way for teachers to monitor student progress …