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13 Tips To Improve Student Conferencing and Feedback #HackingPBL
I can’t clone you. I know you have 30 (sometimes more) kids in your class at a time and spending even 5 minutes with each individually would take an entire week of instructional time. What I can tell you, without reservation, is this time investment is worth it. Countless studies (especially the work of John Hattie) highlight the positive impact timely, specific feedback has on student self-efficacy and achievement. Even with this knowledge, finding the time to implement conferences remains a challenge. If you have spent any time thinking about student conferences, you have already come to realize that they must be brief – typically 3 to 5 minutes. A…
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What I’m Reading… The Power of Moments
Creating moments that stick with our students after they leave our classrooms can be elusive, but it is worth it! The Power of Moments creates an actionable framework to construct these memorable moments in our classrooms! …and check out other things I love.
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Chaos Coordinator #HackingPBL
This weekend I return to Los Angeles to collaborate with the teachers of LA Unified School District. Last time I was there, they gifted me a shirt that says, “Chaos Coordinator.” This got me thinking about the ways we coordinate the chaos in a PBL classroom. Here are four quick strategies. Want to grab the guide to writing awesome directions for your PBL unit? Join the FREE online course. Listen to the Podcast
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Learning Lounge – PD The Relaxing Way
On a Sunday afternoon in early winter, you walk through the front door of your local bookstore. As you warm your hands and stomp the fresh snow off your feet, you glance around the store at your fellow patrons: a teenager curled up in a comfy chair reading a book, two men eagerly leaning over a laptop critiquing the contents on the screen, and a group of women actively engaged in a quick-paced debate. Each of these individuals, of course, with a delightful beverage in-hand. This cozy scene framed within in a bookstore truly encapsulates an authentic learning environment. The individuals in the store have identified conditions where they can…
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#PersonalizedLiteracy – Student Discussions
One of the things I find myself talking about a lot is our work to transition to Personalized Literacy classrooms. In classrooms where literacy is personalized, students spend time reading and writing in class. They also have the opportunity to talk about their reading and writing with teachers, classmates, and a global audience. The following is episode two in my #PersonalizedLiteracy series, where I will discuss ways to overcome some of the barriers to a learner centered literacy approach. Student Discussion Protocols Listen To The Podcast:
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What I’m Reading – When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing
Ever wonder why afternoon meetings seem far less productive than morning meetings? It’s because they are, and Daniel Pink has the research to back it up. No worries, though, because Pink also provides concrete resources and strategies to amp productivity and creativity in When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing.
