Interesting point about textbooks You can say what you want about using textbooks in class, often depending on the subject taught. The quality of the
Author: Ann S. Michaelsen
Author and school leader. Write about engaging students in learning with technology
Lesson of the day; the songs that got us through it
Explore The New York Times Magazine’s annual music issue and create a multimedia piece that comments on the state of music today. This lesson is
College students often don’t know when they’re learning
And the same goes for high school students is my educated guess! The research evidence is clear. Learning by trying something yourself is superior to
Does Teaching Experience Increase Teacher Effectiveness?
A Review of the Research Research from 2016 by Tara Kini and Anne Podolsky looked at the question; Do teachers continue to improve in their
Problem-based learning; why?
Problem-based learning (PBL) is a teaching style that pushes students to become the drivers of their learning education. Problem-based learning uses complex, real-world issues as the
Open-to-learning Conversations in schools
By reading this background paper, you will learn more about the model of effective communication that is the focus of this module. Viviane M J
Lesson of the Day: ‘A Search Begins for the Wreck Behind an Epic Tale of Survival’
In this lesson, students will learn how a team of modern adventurers are searching the icy Antarctic seas for Ernest Shackleton’s ship Endurance over 100
Cameras in every K-12 classroom
Concerned Parents and Lawmakers “Recently, lawmakers in Iowa penned a bill that, if passed, would have required cameras in every K-12 classroom in the state.
The role of a school leader
Discussion topics I just read this article by Eric Sheninger. “The Role of a Leader in Building Capacity” Here are some points to consider, is
March Vocabulary Challenge: Write a Story Using Our Words of the Day
How many recent Words of the Day can you use correctly in a 50-word story? Send us yours by March 31. This Lesson plan is
Lesson plan; ‘The Invasion of Ukraine: How Russia Attacked and What Happens Next’
In this lesson, you will learn about how and why the “most significant European war in almost 80 years” has begun, and explore its implications.
Lesson plan “The Uncertain Fate of a London Neighborhood”
This Lesson plan is part of The New York Times” lesson plans. In this lesson, students will learn about a process called gentrification and decide
From Nazi camps to the Lake District: the story of the Windermere children
In 1945, hundreds of children liberated from concentration camps were flown into a tiny town in the Lake District to begin new lives. On the
Medicine Man: A light hearted song about Covid
Two Americana mainstays have teamed up for the first time on a brand new song. It’s called “Medicine Man,” and it should strike a chord
Anatomy of a Scene
A video series where directors comment on the craft of movie-making. The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/column/anatomy-of-a-scene Use this template to take notes of the Anatomy