You now know all about the what and the why of curriculum compacting (and if you don’t check out Part 1 and Part 2 of this series). Next, it’s time to talk about how to make it actually work in your classroom with your students and your unique situation. Start at the Standards Your first step, whether you are curriculum … Read More
Small Ways to Involve Your Community in Learning (Video)
Rae Hughart shares ways you can involve your community in learning. Hey guys! It’s Rae. I wanted to do a quick video today on small ways to involve your community in learning. Now as you know, I do big internships that my students take on to learn their content, and that is a great way to involve your community, however … Read More
The Power of Formative Assessment (Video)
Chad discusses the power of using formative assessment in your classroom to improve student success.
The Why of Curriculum Compacting
Why use curriculum compacting, or…why should you be like a trash compactor? If you read the first part of this series on curriculum compacting, you know that the basic premise behind the instructional practice is allowing students to skip content that they have already shown mastery of, thereby moving them further through the material in less time. So where does … Read More
Ensure Every Moment Matters; Utilizing Purpose when Designing A Lesson
Providing value is essential when designing a lesson. How can you ensure you are providing purposeful learning experiences for your students each and every day? Utilize this quick Purposeful Lessons Checklist and make each moment matter!
