Education
Moonshots in Education was published in 2015. I was introduced to this book while attending an Innovative Schools Network Conference. While some of the references in the book may seem dated, there are concrete ideas worth implementing.
Education
Explore how to use portfolios as a means of assessment and how to use them to prepare students for Passage Presentations.
Teaching
Help students get more done and avoid the dark playground.
Teaching
Here are a few STEM/STEAM challenges I've used in the past that worked quite well. I'll include a PDF version and a Word version in case you'd like to change it to suit your needs. These activities provide an opportunity for students to grapple with and strengthen their growth mindset.
Teaching
Here's what I learned while painting houses that transfer to teaching.
Education
Harness the power of Brain Breaks to supercharge learning.
Education
I learn a great deal from my connections on Twitter. As you can imagine there are quite a few conversations occurring around the topic of Teacher Appreciation as next week is Teacher Appreciation Week. Here are a few threads I found interesting with a few of my thoughts to follow.
Education
Here is how I use proficiency scales with my middle school science classes. You'll also downloadable copies of each scale.
Teacher Pep Talk
Maybe it's time for you to be more foolish and stupid.
Education
Here are some student-led conference resources that help to put students in the "driver's seat" of their learning.
Teacher Pep Talk
Explore the difference between knowledge and understanding. How can this be applied to education and teaching?
Teacher Pep Talk
How can becoming one percent better improve your teaching over time. Learn about the compounding effect of building small habits.