TL;DR: Challenge yourself this December to celebrate all the cultural celebrations. Understand intersecting identities. Reflect on the concept of minority vs. majority and power in our schools. Equity and Inclusion Just Got Better Blog Reflection Questions: How do you identify yourself? (Consider: Race, gender, class in society, religious affiliations, roles you hold personally and professionally) The way you identify yourself: … Read More
6 Things That Helped Me Write a Book
TL;DR: Carly Spina, a new author, has a newly published book called Moving Beyond for Multilingual Learners: Innovative Supports for Linguistically Diverse Students. Below you will find six things that helped Carly write her book. Social media can be a source of inspiration to share and develop ideas and improve our practice. There are six things that helped to write … Read More
You want to write a book? Here’s my experience.
TL;DR: Author David Frangiosa shares his experiences about writing his book Going Gradeless, Grades 6-12: Shifting the Focus to Student Learning. He walks us through the process from developing an idea, writing a manuscript, peer review, chapter sequence, finding the right publisher for you, and what to do after your book is published. Writing a book has been one of … Read More
A Quick Breakdown of Web 3, the Metaverse and NFTs for Educators
TL;DR: Educators can help students navigate the world of Web 3, the metaverse, and NFTs. By educating ourselves about these technologies, we can provide opportunities for student interactions with these virtual worlds. A few weeks ago I listened to Gary Vaynerchuk (Gary Vee) being interviewed about the future in relation to NFTs. He was not only discussing NFTs but where … Read More
Patterns
TL;DR: Pattern recognition is a skill that can lead to discovery. Patterns help students better understand the world around them. Patterns are interdisciplinary. In the world of science education, identifying patterns is an incredibly important skill that we teach our students. Pattern identification has led to discoveries in all scientific disciplines, but the patterns that are resonating with me right … Read More