No More Giant Backpack: Using the Grid Method

Michelle KasunBlog, Differentiate Better, Engage Better, Grade Better, Lesson Plan Better, Manage Better, Mastery Done Better

TL;DR: Follow the journey of Michelle as she discovered the Grid Method. Read five reasons why using the Grid Method is so effective: (1) standards-based (2) strategic and timely assessments (3) varied assessment (4) students work at own pace (5) enrichment opportunities. I recently saw a teacher meme that showed a man with a GIANT backpack and the caption, “When … Read More

Using Tech & Social Media to Teach Business Skills

Teach Better TeamBlog, Differentiate Better, Engage Better, Tech Better

TL;DR: How do educators include technology in their lessons in a natural way? Brainstorm the various ways you can use technology within the classroom. Technology For young people, technology has become more entrenched in their everyday lives. How do educators adapt and transform their teaching style in 2022? Years ago, a traditional classroom consisted of textbooks, library books, and maybe … Read More

Reflections from the Fresh Professor

Teach Better TeamBlog, Connect Better, Differentiate Better, Engage Better

TL;DR: James shares his story about his childhood experience with surgery on his eyelids and how it changed him. Edutainment was a calling that was sparked by a conversation with Michael J. Fox. Follow his journey below. James joined Rae on the Daily Drop In to chat about aligning values, beliefs, and actions. Click here to watch! My first memory … Read More

Independence is Messy: Student Independence

Teach Better TeamBlog, Connect Better, Differentiate Better, Engage Better

TL;DR: It’s often easy to judge what students will be able to do for themselves. Teaching behaviors may help students master life skills within the classroom. Check to see if there is a missing skill that is preventing them from learning the next steps. Supporting independence builds students up! New Student I had the opportunity of gaining a new student … Read More

Challenging the Status Quo When It Comes to Power!

Nilmini Ratwatte-HenstridgeBlog, Connect Better, Differentiate Better, Reflect Better

 TL;DR: Be brave and serve as an advocate for equity and inclusion. Be a lifelong learner. Hold positive intentions as we learn together Blog Reflection Questions: Who holds power in education? Why does this matter? How do we change the system with positive intention and navigate spaces? Happy New Year! It’s been a year since I started this educational journey. … Read More