Can Student Data Improve Math Instruction? Sure, but You’ll Probably Need Better Data.
Student data can show that students are struggling, but rarely identifies the cause. Personalized learning can provide teachers with actionable data.
Make Student-Led Discussions Productive with a Socratic Seminar
Student-led discussions empower students but can be challenging. Careful planning will help ensure your student-led discussion is a success.
Differentiated Instruction using Technology in Math
How to effectively differentiate instruction with technology in your middle school math class. Stop wasting time and start meeting student needs.
Personalized Learning Success Starts with the Right Platform
No personalized learning platform will offer everything you need, nor can you be 100% sure that a platform will deliver results, until you use it in your own school. Ask yourself these questions before committing to any personalized learning platform.
Students in Your Class Struggling? Read This Before Considering a Tutor
When students in my class were struggling, I felt responsible, even when I didn’t know the cause. It was much easier to shift responsibility to the family by suggesting a tutor.
3 Bridges Learning Design: Flexible Curriculum Plans
Too often, as educators, we focus on either the beginning or the end of the learning journey. To better meet students’ needs, we need to view curriculum as a bridge between the two points. This involves differentiation by content, process, and product.
Avoid These Three Motivation Killers in Your Classroom
Learn how to avoid the three classroom motivation killers that will sap your students’ energy and excitement for learning.
Lessons in Classroom Leadership from the Corporate World
As a new teacher, I often got wrapped-up in grading, class management, and content coverage. It wasn’t until I left education for a management position at Starbucks corporation that I realized what servant leadership really meant, and how it applied to classroom leadership.
Equity in Education: Is Student-Centered Learning Only for the Affluent?
Who wouldn’t like the idea of student-centered learning? The very name captures everything that education is supposed to be: an experience designed around students. While …
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