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!
Meaningful Assignments and Grading (Video)
TRANSCRIPT BELOW Hey guys, it’s Chad and I want to take a minute to talk about something that’s been bothering me. It has to do with grading. I was talking to a parent the other day and they were talking about how their child brings home these stacks of homework but the teacher only gives them a participation grade. So … Read More
Let’s Talk About Trash Compactors and Curriculum Compacting
What does a trash compactor have to do with curriculum compacting? (Well, isn’t that an odd way to start an educational blog?) In pondering how I was going to explain curriculum compacting to you, I started thinking about trash compactors. If your name is Luke and you have a special connection to the force, you may be more familiar with … Read More
How to Get Your Community Involved in Your Classroom (Video)
Video Transcript of How to Get Your Community Involved in Your Classroom Hey guys! It’s Rae. We’re going to be focusing today on how to involve your community in your classroom. In my classroom, my students participate in mock internships that are all sponsored by local businesses. Now this is a great way to involve your community because in my … Read More