change.school I recently signed up for a webinar with Will Richardson, Bruce and Missy change.school. Due to the time difference and a busy school start
Month: August 2017
A Great Speech About Why America Isn’t Great Anymore (But Can Be Again)
What makes a country great? Watch the clip from the series “The Newsroom” and read the article below. Comment on the statement and explain what

Up to speed. Out the door
Lesson plan Read through today’s five things and choose 1 item you think is significant and useful for your classmates to know about. Click on the

Reuters tv
News in the classroom This is a good place to find the latest news, but also look up news that concerns topics you are discussing
The importance of knowledge in a changing world
Relevance, relevance, and relevance In Norway, we have struggled with getting students to attend high school. Many teachers meet half empty classrooms. At least that

8-things-look-student-centered-learning-environment – Getting Smart
This article is copied from the web page Getting Smart, written by Emily Liebtag. Full article here. These are 8 good points to consider when you
9 Elephants in the (Class)Room That Should “Unsettle” Us; by Will Richardson
The whole article found here: WillRichardson.com) There is much talk about relevance in my neck of the woods these days. Akershus county to be precise.

Analyzing Speeches as Arguments, Obama vs Trump
STUDENT OBJECTIVES analyze a speech for rhetorical devices and their purpose. identify an author’s purposeful manipulation of language. identify elements of argument within a speech.