Best PD Ever: Gilder Lehrman Teacher Seminars 7Feb2014 by Jennifer Gonzalez I don’t usually hear teachers gush about how much they loved a PD. Something about Gilder Lehrman Teacher Seminars has this effect on people.
Why Teachers Need to Know Diane Ravitch 30Jan2014 by Jennifer Gonzalez Although lots of teachers are already out there, debating policy issues, more informed voices are needed. Ravitch’s book, Reign of Error, will get you up to speed.
The Trouble with “Amazing”: Giving Praise that Matters 25Jan2014 by Jennifer Gonzalez If you’re trying to motivate someone—a student, an employee, your child—calling them amazing won’t pump them up the way you hope it will. Not in any lasting way. What’s worse, it could have the opposite effect.
Are You Making the Most of Your Interactive Whiteboard? 19Jan2014 by Jennifer Gonzalez Interactive whiteboards are a fixture in many classrooms, but are teachers taking advantage of all they have to offer? Here are some ways to improve your use.
Speed Up Grading with Rubric Codes 15Jan2014 by Jennifer Gonzalez Do you have a mountain of student writing to grade? A pile of extended responses that have been sitting in your passenger seat for a week? Do you wish you had more time to give students better feedback?
What Teachers Really Think About Principals 8Jan2014 by Jennifer Gonzalez Regardless of what you believe about your performance as an administrator, this survey makes one thing clear: Your teachers aren’t telling you everything.
When a Student Hates You 29Dec2013 by Jennifer Gonzalez I share these stories because I suspect you have also had moments you’re not proud of, stories you’ve never told anyone; I want you to know you’re not alone.
The 5-Second Solution for a Talkative Class 22Dec2013 by Jennifer Gonzalez When I observe teachers, I see one small, specific problem more often than anything else. If they fixed it, they would notice an instant difference in how well their classes go.
Turn YouTube into a Classroom with PlayPosit 17Dec2013 by Jennifer Gonzalez You know the Internet is loaded with great videos. But holding students accountable for watching is a challenge. Without standing right over students, how do you know if they’re really watching?
