Weekly Report
Student Laziness and Productivity
Topics for this week include student laziness, civics education, and single-point rubrics.
Education
Maximizing Learning Opportunities: A Guide to Effective Class Endings
The end of class is one of the most important parts of a lesson cycle. It's more than just a signal to students that it's time to leave. It's a golden opportunity to assess and cement the day's learning.
Weekly Report
Misconceptions and Growing Minds
Topics for this week include misconceptions in education, solar eclipse resources, and reasons to attack clutter.
Education
Ruck Reflection - Tough Day and Persistence
Sometimes, the best thing to do is to let it go, get good sleep, and get back after it tomorrow.
Education
Ruck Reflection - Teacher Shortages
What would you propose to help teaching become a more enticing career?
Education
Experience the Solar Eclipse: A Comprehensive Guide and Learning Resources for the April 8, 2024 Event
The solar eclipse occurring on April 8, 2024, will be particularly special because it will be a total solar eclipse visible from several countries, including Mexico, the United States, and Canada.
Education
Top Strategies for an Effective Start to Your Class: Enhancing Learning and Classroom Management
The first 5-10 minutes of class are crucial; they set the tone for the rest of the session. A well-structured start can greatly enhance students' learning experience and simplify classroom management.
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.
Weekly Report
Difficult and Beautiful Work
The beauty, challenge, and emotion of working in the classroom.
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