Ooch Your Way to PBL

Teach Better TeamBlog, Connect Better, Differentiate Better, Engage Better, Innovate Better, Lead Better, Lesson Plan Better, Manage Better

TL;DR: An ooch is when we conduct a small experiment to teach us more. Instead of jumping head-first into something new, take one small step first. Small steps to project-based learning can include connecting with community partners, giving students voice and choice, and utilizing structured grouping. Ooch Your Way to PBL Should you ooch?!?! The Heath Brothers say, “Yes!”’ In … Read More

I Tried the Grid Method!

Janel SebenyBlog, Connect Better, Differentiate Better, Engage Better, Lesson Plan Better, Manage Better, Mastery Done Better, Reflect Better

TL;DR: Trying The Grid Method for the first time can be intimidating. The first piece of advice for trying The Grid Method is to become a learner. Use DOK levels to advance learners in each level of a Grid. The Grid Method can allow teachers to conference with students during class more than other structures. When trying something new, don’t … Read More

Autism Awareness Month 

Dana GoodierBlog, Connect Better, Lead Better, Teach Happier

TL;DR: April is Autism Awareness Month. As educators, it is important that we are aware of how to work with students on the spectrum so we can promote kindness. Did you know that April is Autism Awareness Month? If you’re a general education teacher, you’re likely to have several students with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) in your classroom. These students … Read More

The ChatGPT Debate

Teach Better TeamBlog, Differentiate Better, Engage Better, Grade Better, Innovate Better, Lesson Plan Better, Manage Better, Tech Better

TL;DR: AI has been around for a while. The use of ChatGPT is just another evolution in the classroom. Takeaways from the Teach Better Ambassador Voxer group are shared. Learn how ChatGPT answered this question: How can we use this tool to help us with teaching and learning? The ChatGPT Debate: How can we embrace AI without feeling like we … Read More

Education: An Infinite Game

Steven WeberBlog, Differentiate Better, Engage Better, Innovate Better, Lead Better, Lesson Plan Better, Reflect Better

TL;DR: Learn the difference between finite games and infinite games (Sinek, 2019). The goal of school should be an infinite game where students get to keep playing. See a list of skills developed in K-12 schools. Career Readiness involves three major skill areas: (1) core academic skills (2) employability skills (3) technical, job-specific skills. The moral imperative for our nation … Read More