Multiple Intelligence Theory and the research on Growth Mindset offer us insight into how the brain works, what it means to be intelligent, and how
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Multiple Intelligence Theory and the research on Growth Mindset offer us insight into how the brain works, what it means to be intelligent, and how
Do you remember the last time you and your friends had a great discussion? I’ll bet you didn’t take turns around the table with each
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Part One – Crafting the Problem Growth mindset is much more than a buzzword, and nowhere is this more apparent than in mathematics. Research findings
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What if you could walk into the class of your dreams this year? Of course you’d jump at the chance! But what does that mean?
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Imagine someone asked you to describe the best lesson you ever taught. Which lesson would you choose? What do you think made that lesson so
Can you tell I’m a little obsessed with Plickers? It’s a strange obsession, since I’m no longer in the classroom and I can’t even use
What do you get when you cross response clickers with QR codes? Wait for it…. Plickers! Plickers is a free, totally innovative, web-based tool that
Multiple Intelligence Theory and the research on Growth Mindset offer us insight into how the brain works, what it means to be intelligent, and how we respond to the challenges of life. Both frameworks have important implications for teaching and learning, and they’re even more powerful when implemented together. In
Do you remember the last time you and your friends had a great discussion? I’ll bet you didn’t take turns around the table with each person speaking for 30 seconds or a minute! Instead, it was probably a lively conversation with everyone listening to each other and responding to everyone’s
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Part One – Crafting the Problem Growth mindset is much more than a buzzword, and nowhere is this more apparent than in mathematics. Research findings in this field are transforming our perceptions about best practices in math instruction. As it turns out, developing a mathematical mindset is more highly correlated
Have you tapped into the power of Plickers yet? Plickers is a free, interactive tech tool that uses printable “paper clickers” instead of clicker devices. Each student is assigned a unique Plickers card that has a black and white image similar to a QR code. The letters A, B, C,
Do you teach quadrilateral classification? If so, did you know there are THREE ways to define a trapezoid? Read this post to learn which definition you are teaching!
What if you could walk into the class of your dreams this year? Of course you’d jump at the chance! But what does that mean? What would your “dream class” be like? Would the students be self-motivated and excited about learning? Would they treat each other with kindness and respect?
If you’ve ever driven on icy roads, you’ll know just how treacherous they can be. How do road crews make the roads safer for travel? You may have seen them spraying a solution on the roads prior to a big storm, but what exactly is in that mixture and how
Power Up Learning with Task Cards Webinar Click here to watch the replay! Lately it seems that task cards are everywhere! If you don’t believe me, search for teaching resources on virtually any topic, and count the number of task card sets that pop up in your results! If you’re
Imagine someone asked you to describe the best lesson you ever taught. Which lesson would you choose? What do you think made that lesson so awesome? Let me guess. It was probably fun for both you and your students … maybe a hands-on math lesson, a science investigation, or a
Can you tell I’m a little obsessed with Plickers? It’s a strange obsession, since I’m no longer in the classroom and I can’t even use Plickers with kids! However, seeing teachers get excited about it when I shared it at the Elementary School Conference was almost as fun as using
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