Lack of language instruction has been linked to poor reading comprehension, resulting in students having great difficulty with school work and organizational skills. Today, I want to share with you current literacy practices and their problems related to language comprehension and what you can do about it. Last summer, I went through training about the Science of Reading and learned many things that challenged my ... Read the Post...
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Jamboard Templates Ideas for Teachers
Have you tried Jamboard with your students? Jamboard is the application Google created for its interactive whiteboard. I wanted to share why Jamboard has become one of my favorite tools to use with students and why creating Jamboard templates for you has become my newest obsession. Pin for Later Why Use Jamboard Templates? I love Jamboard because it gives the students the ability to write and manipulate objects ... Read the Post...
5 Ways to Assess Without a Worksheet
Worksheets is a part of education for generations of teachers. We use worksheets as diagnostics, exit tickets, and practice work. While worksheets can be practical, they aren't always the best choice when assessing what students know about a topic or subject. There are several techniques and activities you can use in your classroom to assess without a worksheet. Why Ditch the Worksheet We must first determine our ... Read the Post...
The Problem With Common Assessments
As the school year begins, teachers spend a week looking at test scores from the year before. They painstakingly analyze the data to make decisions to determine the next steps. There is only one problem -- they are studying data of students they no longer teach. They have new students with different learning styles, interests, and needs. This scenario plays out year after year, and it can be frustrating for teachers. And ... Read the Post...
