Learning Goals in Workstations

…currently teaches a 1st & 3rd grade multi-age classroom. She loves using teaching methods that focus on real-life applications, incorporating games, and project-based learning. She is a Teacher-Author who blogs…

10 Ways to Power Up Any Lesson and Maximize Learning

…math, present more challenging or difficult problems; include multi-step word problems that integrate several content areas, ask higher-level questions. Require Written Responses Include a writing component in every lesson (journal…

What are Cooperative Learning Structures?

…Learning. It’s the best resource around for cooperative learning, and it clearly explains dozens of structures! Sample Structure: Numbered Heads Together Number students off from 1 to 4 within their…

Teachers, Help MrOwl Help YOU!

…MrOwl smart phone app from Apple iTunes or Google Play, and test out the mobile version of the platform. Find Laura Candler on MrOwl and follow me! If this is…

Quiet Signals and Timers

…timer on their Smartphone as a count down or count up timer. The obvious problem with using this strategy is that you have to have your phone on and you…

Plickers Made Easy with Task Cards

…of the image, with one letter on each side of the card. During the lesson, the teacher displays a multiple-choice or true-false question. Then students hold up their Plickers cards…