Weekly Report
Suspensions, Adventure, and Equity
Topics for this week include skyrocketing suspensions, outdoor adventure, and equity.
Weekly Report
The Good Old Days
Topics for this week include student apathy, classical education, and "Cicada-Geddon."
Weekly Report
Student Laziness and Productivity
Topics for this week include student laziness, civics education, and single-point rubrics.
Weekly Report
Misconceptions and Growing Minds
Topics for this week include misconceptions in education, solar eclipse resources, and reasons to attack clutter.
Weekly Report
Breaks and Brain Dumps
This week's topics include addressing teacher shortages, taking breaks, and using portfolios as a form of assessment.
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.
Weekly Report
Difficult and Beautiful Work
The beauty, challenge, and emotion of working in the classroom.
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
Weekly Report
Games, Encouragement, and Leadership
This week's topics include increasing student engagement with games, effective ways to use praise, and Women's History Month teaching and learning resources.