Discussion Board 14+ Positive Purposes Of Writing 23 Feb 201813 Feb 2018 One of the things I heard the most during my teaching experience was, "How does this relate to my future?" and typically students would say this in relation to learning…
Discussion Board Student Success Is Determined By More Than A Test Score 12 Feb 20187 Feb 2018 In a powerful letter by Darein C. Spann, a member of the Mississippi Association of Educators, he addresses the major concerns of the contemporary school system regarding test scores and…
Discussion Board… “DiSSS & CaFE” – Tim Ferriss’ Approach To Learning, And How It Relates To The Classroom 30 Jan 201830 Dec 2017 Have you heard of 'DiSSS' or 'CaFE'? These is Tim Ferriss' framework for mastering new information, and it's perfect for the classroom setting.Continue reading "“DiSSS & CaFE” – Tim Ferriss’…
Discussion Board The Forgotten Criterion – Making Writing Interesting 10 Jan 201810 Jan 2018 I stumbled across this article today and just had to share. Something that's so relevant for teachers (especially English teachers) is that 'blah' feeling we get when we know we…
Discussion Board This Incredible Music App Can Change The Entire Mood Of Your Classroom 31 Dec 201713 May 2018 What is Humm.ly? Recently I connected with Joanna Yu, the Co-founder and CEO of Humm.ly, an app that blends both music and wellness to create a therapeutic listening experience for…
Discussion Board… ‘The Threat From Within’ – Why We Need To Pay Attention To What Our Schools/Universities Are Advocating 30 Dec 2017 In February 2017, in a speech before the Stanford Board of Trustees, Former Provost John Etchemendy discussed the challenges universities (and honestly, all schools) face in the coming years. He…