TL;DR: Grade better by aligning all of your assessments and creating clear feedback measures. Eliminate unnecessary assignments and involve students in the process. Use tech tools and verbal feedback whenever possible. Coming back to school means many things: students in our rooms, interacting and building relationships in person, learning to instruct in person and online simultaneously. But it also means … Read More
256: LeeAnn Lindsey and Kristen Mattson chat with us about digital citizenship and the skills and mindsets students need to be active, empowered digital citizens
LeeAnn Lindsey and Kristen Mattson chat with us about digital citizenship and the skills and mindsets students need to be active, empowered digital citizens LeeAnn’s and Kristen’s Recommendations EdTech Tool: Google Docs Google Jamboards Books: Framing Internet Safety by Nathan W. Fisk Ethics in a Digital World by Dr. Kristen Mattson The Age of Surveillance Capitalism by Shoshana Zuboff Who … Read More
255: Jacob Kohut chats with us about being an elementary and middle school music instructor, a member of the DC national guard and a future professional musician.
Jacob Kohut chats with us about being an elementary and middle school music instructor, a member of the DC national guard and a future professional musician. Jacob’s Recommendations EdTech Tool: Google Classroom Books: Bach, Beethoven and The Boys by David Barber What’s A Good YouTube Channel, Podcast or Website for Educators? The Entrepreneurial Musician with Andrew Hitz (Podcast) Daily, Weekly, or … Read More
AWC Episode #55: Positivity vs. Optimism
In this episode, Hans and Jennifer differentiate positivity from optimism and the effects on relationships. Later, Jennifer remembers how someone’s expert optimism impacted her own health. Listen on your favorite podcast platform! More Episodes
Key Considerations for Student Progress Monitoring
Key Considerations for Student Progress Monitoring Video Highlights: Allows students to have a role and voice in advocating for their needs and progress. Progress monitoring needs to be a living, breathing document/element of your class that allows students to share their learning. Students can share a variety of things, such as their learning, questions, comments, and feedback to other students. … Read More