Research has consistently highlighted the importance of learning targets for students. A study by Hattie (2009) found that clear learning intentions and success criteria are among the most impactful teaching strategies, with an effect size significantly higher than many other educational interventions.
Read MoreThere are many things we can do in a classroom to improve learning, but some of these interventions cost quite a bit of time and preparation. However, the beauty of entry and exit routines is their simplicity and efficiency; they demand minimal time and have no associated cost.
Read MoreResearch repeatedly demonstrates the inefficacy of end-of-year student-teacher evaluations. This is why I love the Wellington Engagement Index. The WEI captures students' in-the-moment reactions to their classes, providing genuine and immediate insight that stands in contrast to feedback collected after a longer period.
Read MoreInstead of pushing back against new technologies, what are you doing in your classroom to introduce, embrace, and integrate technologies that will actually prepare students for this brave and largely unknown world that lies ahead for them?
Read MoreIt takes tremendous courage to take risks in the classroom. I mean, we don’t want to fail the students in front of us. We want to ensure that we are giving them our best. What I want to remind you of is that our best is rarely synonymous with the way we’ve done things before.
Read MoreI’ve been thinking a lot about what it means to be a courageous educator. Courage isn't defined only by grand gestures. It's found in the silent moments, everyday decisions, and our unwavering commitment to growth and change.
Read MoreI asked a few teachers what they needed generative AI to help them with when it comes to report writing. The unanimous response was “templates.” AI is all about modifying and simplifying tasks down to their most central and human core.
Read MoreAsk3 B4 Me is a great way to empower students to be self-sufficient, self-efficacious, and develop a growth mindset towards problem-solving, but ChatGPT can really take it to the next level by providing personalized assistance and guidance.
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