Cultivating Education in a Correctional Facility (w Dawn Matthews-Nichols)

Natalie Vardabasso#EduCrush Podcast

Have you ever wondered if one of your students is capable of murder? Well, what if you knew that your entire class had committed violent crimes,? How would you build a positive classroom culture with that knowledge? Dawn Matthews-Nichols has been teaching since 1987 in a variety of settings with “emotionally disturbed” youth. She’s seen education from the margins and … Read More

The Power Of Blank Space

Steven WeberBlog, Connect Better, Engage Better, Innovate Better

TL;DR: Blank Space is any area that provides learners with the opportunity to practice life skills such as creativity and critical thinking. Consider designing your classroom with intentional blank space to invite students to actively participate in their learning. Some strategies could include blank whiteboards mounted around the room, window markers, or goal setting space. Traditional Classroom Design On the … Read More

Transforming Learning Space: 20 Questions Educators Should Ask

Steven WeberBlog, Connect Better, Differentiate Better, Engage Better, Innovate Better, Manage Better, Reflect Better

TL;DR: We need more academic playgrounds. We need to spend time observing children in outdoor spaces to discover how indoor learning spaces can be better designed. Consider 20 questions to ask when designing and transforming learning space to enhance student performance. The goal should be to design learning spaces that meet the needs of today’s learners. All students deserve a … Read More

EP64: How to Get Creative in Your Learning Space Set Up

The Staff Room PodcastStaff Room Podcast

In Episode 64 of The Staffroom Podcast, Chey and Pav talk about their Learning Spaces during Face-to-face teaching. Both of them experienced lots of change with their classroom, so going back to reflect on the process was very beneficial. They discussed how they have transformed their unconventional spaces to be thriving and opportune for creativity for both of their classrooms. … Read More

The 5 Senses behind Classroom Management

Rae HughartBlog, Engage Better, Innovate Better, Lead Better, Lesson Plan Better, Manage Better

In This Post: Classroom management blogs are filled to the brim with strategies and techniques to help students operate at their highest potential within the classroom environment. One idea often not discussed – the element of how a classroom’s physical space adds to classroom management success. Think of your favorite place to work; what makes it your favorite? How it … Read More