Weekly Report
Breaks and Brain Dumps
This week's topics include addressing teacher shortages, taking breaks, and using portfolios as a form of assessment.
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Brain Dump
Brain Dumps #5 and #6 - World War I, Do Your Best, and High Expectations
Tuesday, March 26, 2024 * I administered a World War I quiz to my crew. They were allowed to use their notebooks. I am surprised that so many of them chose not to open it. * Recorded a screencast for the 2-5-8 Forces and Motion Learning menu. You can check it out
Brain Dump
Unlocking Mental Clarity, Boosting Productivity, and Increased Learning: The Power of the Brain Dump
A Brain Dump is a cognitive technique where you unload or "dump" all your thoughts, ideas, worries, and tasks, clogging your mind onto a piece of paper or digital device.
STRONG Teacher Newsletter
Simplicity
It takes a few tiny things to make life easier.
Brain Dump
Brain Dump #4 - TLAP, STRONG Teachers, and March Madness
Monday, March 25th, 2024 * Snow Day Today! * I participated in a #TLAP chat (Teach Like a Pirate) tonight. The topic was connecting art to our personal and professional lives. * I spent about an hour working on the STRONG Teacher Toolkit and creating a post to share with others. Here'
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STRONG Teacher Toolkit
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Brain Dump
Brain Dump #3 - March Madness, Menus, and a Snow Day
Sunday, March 24th, 2024 * I looked back over the past week and compiled my weekly review. * The STRONG Teacher Toolkit Notion page is coming along. I added a few of my recent resource posts for subscribers. * I finally completed the 2-5-8 Forces and Motion learning menu. Magic School AI helped
Weekly Report
Difficult and Beautiful Work
The beauty, challenge, and emotion of working in the classroom.
Brain Dump
Brain Dump #2 - Growth, Struggles, and Rucking
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 * Today, we celebrated MAPS testing growth. It was noticeable that more boys were progressing than in the past couple of years. I hope this trend continues. * I'm struggling to keep some of my classes moving forward. The pace of work completion varies so much
STRONG Teacher Newsletter
The World Breaks Everyone
I tough times, resiliency becomes a superpower.
Brain Dump
Brain Dump #1 - Chaos, Naps, and a Ruck Pack
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 * I set up an IXL class for my intervention group and printed reports to guide their practice. IXL is becoming a pretty powerful tool, but I worry that it might be overused. * I requested a J-Touch screen for my classroom. * I'm grateful to our
Why Edify Podcast
Social Wisdom - Wow Notes, Educator Wellbeing, and Math Confidence
Welcome to the first installment of something I've coined "Social Wisdom." Social media often gets a bad rap for being predominantly negative. While it's true that negative elements exist, there's also plenty of good stuff out there.