A research-informed guide with definition, benefits, classroom strategies, and a clear comparison to summative assessment. Formative assessment is not an event at the end of a week but an ongoing process. It is the act of gathering evidence about student...
Definition: Student autonomy is students having more meaningful control over what, how, when, or with whom they learn. Student Autonomy Definition Student autonomy is students having meaningful control over parts of their learning within clear goals — what to work...
School may have just started, but everybody deserves something to keep them motivated on the more challenging work days… like having a vacation booked for the next academic break. So, whether you’re planning ahead for your spring getaway or just...
Looking for great ways to help students learn to work together, listen carefully, communicate clearly, and think creatively? Try some of these awesome team-building activities for kids. They’re a super way to give your students the chance to get to...
The five-paragraph essay is a classic assignment. It includes an opening paragraph with a thesis statement, three main idea paragraphs with supporting evidence, and a closing paragraph. It sounds simple, but a good essay takes planning, research, and a clear...
In 2015 (and updated most recently in 2024), I wrote a post about helping students learn more from ‘others’ than they do from you (the teacher). The general premise is that modern learning is, in large part, about access, networks,...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2iPPpEFn7U by Terry Heick I recently attended a screening of a documentary on Wendell Berry at the Louisville Speed Art Museum. Drew Perkins and I took in what was then called ‘The Seer’ back in July. Now titled ‘Look and...
A strong argumentative essay takes a lot of research and planning. Writers need to be able to explain their argument clearly, back it up with trustworthy evidence, and address possible counterarguments. Help your students prepare with these free argumentative essay...
I am terrible at forgiving myself.Never good enough. Should’ve said this earlier or have done it another way. Something better or simpler or more creative or kinder or useful, etc.Alan Watts has a very plain take on this: Don’t. Alan...
12 Teacher Productivity Tools That Actually Save Time Time is the scarcest resource in a teacher’s day. Good tools protect that time. Great tools give it back. The goal is not more apps. The goal is fewer clicks, clearer plans,...
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