Education
Playlists in the Classroom: A Pathway to Personalized Learning
How to use Playlists to differentiate instruction and help students become the leaders of their learning.
Education
Teach Like a Stoic - Cultivating Virtue, Critical Thinking, and Consistency in Education
Musonius Rufus advises us to practice what we preach and guide our students in recognizing the truth.
Weekly Report
Needed, Not Enough
Topics include educating with a Hip-Hop mindset, the myth of fast learners, and the benefits of social-emotional learning.
Education
Teach Like a Stoic
As I look to learn more, I think it will be fun and meaningful to research the wise words of the Stoics and apply them to teaching and education in general. I hope this will deepen my understanding, improve my mental and spiritual health, and be of some value to anyone else who reads it.
Book Summary
The EduProtocol Field Guide Book Summary and Golden Lines
Eduprotocols Field Guide - These are some of my favorite lines from the book along with my reaction.
Education
Elevate: Highlights From the EL Education National Conference
During the conference, I took notes in each of my sessions and then at the end, I published my takeaways. You can find those below.
Education
Takeaways from the EL Education National Conference - Celebrations of Learning, Connections, and Passages
These are my notes and takeaways from this year’s EL Education National Conference.
Weekly Report
The Grade Debate and Decision Fatigue
Topics for this week include grading systems, preparing for state testing, and overcoming decision fatigue.
Education
Thanksgiving: Teaching Ideas and Resources for a Memorable Pre-Break Experience
Here are some Thanksgiving teaching ideas and resources that can enhance the quality of the last few days for both teachers and students.
Education
Decision Fatigue: How Can Teachers Cope with Overwhelming Choices and Maintain Effective Decision-Making Abilities
Teachers are highly susceptible to decision fatigue due to the high volume of daily decisions they make. This might explain why I feel like I need to spend time in a sensory deprivation tank at the end of a school week.
Weekly Report
Reading for Fun and Relevant Science
Topics for this week include reading for pleasure, making science relevant, and the beauty of brain breaks.
Weekly Report
Leadership and Authenticity
Topics for this week include leadership styles, embracing your authenticity, and celebrating successes with your students.
Six Word Memoir
Using Six-Word Memoirs to Build Classroom Culture
Without further ado, here are the Six Word Memoirs from my 2023 homeroom, which I hope will become a great tradition.
Education
The Diderot Effect: Avoiding the Spiral of Consumption in Teaching and Education
While it is important to stay updated and utilize effective resources, it is equally crucial to assess the actual needs and effectiveness of these materials.
Weekly Report
Accountability and Hard Things
Topics for this week include student behavior and accountability, the power of words, and making teaching sustainable.
Education
Veteran’s Day - Teaching and Learning Resources
Here are some Veteran’s Day teaching and learning resources.