History Repeats Itself
I am frightened. Before progressive education in the 1940s, students were being drilled to memorize facts. The teacher was front and...
Are you a farmer?
The most valuable resource in a school is not the Chromebooks, iPads, textbooks, programs purchased, etc. The most valuable resource in a...
Disrupt and Blend
As educators, we often say that we do not want our students to disrupt the class. However, as educators, WE should disrupt the class....
Solve the Mystery
Dear Geography Teachers, "I wish I could make the learning real for my students. I can give them readings, maps, and globes, but they...
Beyond the Walls
With such advanced technology in today's world and the educational setting, students can go places they never have before. Some of these...
Talking with a Purpose
What is accountable talk? Accountable means expected to justify actions or decisions. Talk means to speak in order to give information or...
Keeping Up with the ePortfolios
"Keeping Up with the ePortfolios" may not be as intriguing as "Keeping Up with the Kardashians," but it's certainly worthwhile and...