How the FCC’s Vote on Net Neutrality Affects Teachers

Jeff GargasBlog, Innovate Better, Tech Better

How the FCC's Vote on Net Neutrality Affects Teachers

The roll back of Net Neutrality has been all over the news recently. But what does it mean for teachers? A little background. You’ve probably been hearing a lot about the FCC’s decision to roll back previous regulations on net neutrality. With a 3-2 vote yesterday (Thursday, December 14, 2017), the Federal Communications Commission approved a proposal to remove net … Read More

Standard Based Grading : 4 Pillars

Rae HughartBlog, Grade Better, Mastery Done Better

Standards-based grading is a mind-shift for traditional thinkers! With this transition, educators must feel a strong base as they make daily decisions in the classroom. How do you do this well? Make smart educational decisions secured by the 4 Key Pillars of Standard Based Grading. Direct Correlation Between Specific Vocabulary and A Numeric Value Most Standards-Based Grading scales utilize a … Read More

3 Easy Ways To Universally Design Your Classroom

Chad OstrowskiBlog, Differentiate Better, Innovate Better, Mastery Done Better

Universal Design For Learning - 3 Easy Ways to Design Your Classroom

Universal design for learning, or UDL, is a common phrase that I’m sure you’ve been hearing tossed around at professional development workshops, team meetings, or just in general educational forums. Universally designing your classroom essentially means that you design your curriculum and delivery of that curriculum to meet the needs of all learners in your class. This means you should … Read More

Standards-Based Grading: The Basics

Rae HughartBlog, Grade Better, Innovate Better, Lesson Plan Better, Mastery Done Better

Standards-Based Grading is a HOT topic right now as educators evaluate what the term “grading” means in the classroom. As grades continue to dictate a student’s ability to be accepted into a university, qualify them for specific career paths, and award financial support, administrators, teachers, and parents have begun taking a special interest in the ideal equation for a “perfect … Read More

How to Handle Student Confrontations (Video)

Chad OstrowskiBlog, Manage Better, Video(s)

Hey, guys. Today I want to talk about something that can really reduce management issues in your classroom, and that I work with teachers on constantly, and that’s how we approach students to resolve conflicts, to redirect them, and to manage their behavior in a way that doesn’t cause additional conflict. So, there are two ways you can go up … Read More