Into the Driver's Seat

"How can you know if you’re really making a difference as a teacher?

 

You plan. You assess. You network. You collaborate.

 

You tweet, differentiate, administer literacy probes, scour 504s and IEPs, use technology, and inspire thinking. And for all of this, you’re given bar graphs on tests to show if what you’re doing is actually making a difference. But there are other data points you should consider as well."

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A discussion technique based on peer feedback helps students delve into complex texts and develop communication skills.

 

Jim Lerman's insight:

 

The fishbowl remains a powerful engagement strategy.

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25 Tricks To Improve A Boring Lesson For Improved Student Engagement

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John Spencer

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Free resource of educational web tools, 21st century skills, tips and tutorials on how teachers and students integrate technology into education

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Engagement versus effectiveness. This is a conversation I have been having with educators and leaders all over the country for a whil

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25 Tricks To Improve A Boring Lesson For Improved Student Engagement

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by Lee Watanabe-Crockett

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John Spencer

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Free resource of educational web tools, 21st century skills, tips and tutorials on how teachers and students integrate technology into education

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