20. Modern Classroom Jobs with Thom Gibson

Michele Schmidt MooreDesign Lessons Podcast

Hey Designers, Today we get to talk to Thom Gibson. Thom’s modern twist on classroom jobs and classroom economies aligns with our relationships touchstone and gives us a new strategy to create an engaged community of students. Thom has a passion for audio engineering and creating videos and as a result he has created a Youtube channel to share how … Read More

19. Teachers Changing the Game with Mike Franklin

Michele Schmidt MooreDesign Lessons Podcast

Hey Designers, In this episode, we get to talk to Mike Franklin, the Maryland Teacher of the Year and the author of the book, Teachers Changing the Game. Mike is a great example of someone who knows his why. He uses his passion for creating strong relationships, leadership, and positive environments to impact students and adults alike. Mike is a … Read More

Have Time to Say Yes!

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TL;DR: Say yes to students by providing them opportunities to explore their interests outside of the classroom. When you say yes to students exploring their interests, you are providing them time to practice and utilize real-world skills. If you came to me with an idea about something you really want to try or do, learn about, or create, the answer … Read More

Promote Creative Thinking Through Passion Projects

Teach Better TeamBlog, Engage Better, Innovate Better, Lesson Plan Better, Mastery Done Better, Personalize Student Learning Better

In This Post An overview of passion projects in the classroom. Why you should consider doing a passion project with your students. Suggestions to rethink a unit and approach it as a passion project! Creative thinking is a skill we absolutely want to cultivate. We want our students to think critically and analyze. We want them to assess situations, look … Read More