It’s About Why, Not What – Getting Beyond the Facts and into the Meaning Behind the Learning

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In this post: What really matters in learning – and why we so often miss it Please, don’t use the butterfly method or impose death-by-grammar-worksheets How to move from “What” to “Why” 3 ways you can make the shift right now Picture this – you are sitting in your next staff meeting and the district has brought in someone to … Read More

When is the Right Time in Teaching to…?

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In This Post: Deciding when you should, and shouldn’t, discuss controversial topics with students. Is it ever the right time for test prep? Putting on your #GritBritches and sticking your neck out for awesomeness! When is the right time to…? Such an ever-present question, right? Have you ever found yourself wondering, “Is now a good time to discuss ____?” or … Read More

3/21/19 – From Compliance to Empowerment – Amy Fast (@FastCrayon)

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#Mastery Chat Questions for Thursday, March 21st, 2019 Topic: From Compliance to Empowerment Moderator: Amy Fast (@FastCrayon) Questions (8:00 ET) Intro/Welcome: Welcome to #MasteryChat! I’m so excited to be here with you all tonight. Introduce yourself and tell us about a moment when you felt empowered! (8:05 ET) Q1 What sort of work or tasks do you do as an educator out … Read More

Teachers Killing the Flexible Seating Game

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In This Post Celebrate the educators putting themselves out on social media to inspire & motivate others to find their own flexible seating style. Follow these flexible seating educators. Give a shout out to show your appreciation to other educators doing incredible things in their classrooms. All over the country, teachers are talking about flexible seating. It’s in our news … Read More