Deeper Class Discussions with the TQE Method 26Aug2018 by Jennifer Gonzalez Want your students to have rich, complex conversations about the texts they read? This method leads to the kinds of classroom discussions you thought only happened in college.
A Step-by-Step Plan for Teaching Narrative Writing 29Jul2018 by Jennifer Gonzalez The ability to tell a good story is one of the things that makes human beings extraordinary. Here’s the process I used to teach my own students how to do it.
What Is the Point of a Makerspace? 20May2018 by Jennifer Gonzalez There’s a lot more to it than cardboard and duct tape.
Frickin’ Packets 26Mar2018 by Jennifer Gonzalez Are your worksheets contributing to meaningful learning, or just keeping students busy?
What is an Innovation Class…and Why Do You Need One? 19Nov2017 by Jennifer Gonzalez In this year-long class, students find and solve problems. Learn how it works.
The Great and Powerful Graphic Organizer 22Oct2017 by Jennifer Gonzalez Beneath its simplicity lies an absolute dynamo, a vehicle that can cement learning more firmly than a lot of the other stuff we try, in a lot less time.
Introducing the One-Sentence Lesson Plan 15Oct2017 by Norman Eng Focus your planning by getting clear on just three things: the WHAT, the HOW, and the WHY.
Making the Most of a 90-Minute Block 13Aug2017 by Jennifer Gonzalez Whether you’re brand-new to block scheduling or you’ve been doing it for years, these strategies will have you handling those 90 minutes like a boss.
How HyperDocs Can Transform Your Teaching 11Jun2017 by Jennifer Gonzalez HyperDocs make room for more interactive, personalized, and student-directed learning. Let’s look at how they work.
