Mastering The Grid Method in 7 Steps

Rae HughartBlog, Connect Better, Differentiate Better, Engage Better, Innovate Better, Lesson Plan Better, Manage Better, Mastery Done Better, Reflect Better

TL;DR: Master Grid Method basics for teaching success. Plan, engage, set expectations, and differentiate. Use assessments, reflect, and refine for classroom mastery. Can you feel the excitement in the air as we dive into the new year? This is the perfect time to shake things up in your classroom. And what better way to do it than with Mastery Learning … Read More

Bringing the World Into a Classroom: Experiential Learning

Sanam EdwardsBlog, Connect Better, Engage Better, Innovate Better, Lead Better, Lesson Plan Better

TL;DR: Experiential learning can help introduce students to global crises. Simulated crises like The Floor is Lava helps students understand teamwork and crisis management. Exploring natural and man-made disasters fosters awareness and proactive solutions. Bringing the World Into a Classroom I have been teaching in an experiential learning environment for many years now. The chance to plan something new is … Read More

Teaching Kids to Record What Is Important

Sharlene McHolmBlog, Connect Better, Differentiate Better, Engage Better, Lesson Plan Better

TL;DR: Students’ easy access to information doesn’t guarantee quality work. Teaching note-taking skills enhances critical thinking and learning. Personalized notes empower students. Evaluate student understanding of new concepts with 1:1 conferences.  Teaching Kids to Record What Is Important Students today have easy access to every kind of information, almost instantaneously. But does that lead to more knowledgeable kids?  Are they … Read More

The Bumpy Road of AI

Betsy SpringerBlog, Connect Better, Innovate Better, Lesson Plan Better

TL;DR: There are parallels between off-roading and teaching in the age of AI. Students are motivated to use AI and work proactively to tackle the issues. This post shares practical tips for educators to embrace AI tools in their teaching. “You may delay, but time will not.” — Benjamin Franklin I recently went off-roading with my husband. Now, we are not … Read More