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Back to Search012: 3 Simple Systems for a More Creative English Classroom
Season 1 Episode 12
In this episode, learn three simple systems you can put in place at the start of the year to make class easier and more creative all year long.
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8 years, 9 months ago
Classroom Mini-Flips
Season 1 Episode 11
In this episode, I'll share five ways to dip your toes in the classroom flipping ocean. There's no need to abandon your entire curriculum to experime…
8 years, 9 months ago
010: 12 Creative ELA Assessments you can Try Tomorrow
Season 1 Episode 10
In this episode, I'll share why I believe in creative forms of assessment and share more than a dozen examples you can start using tomorrow in your E…
8 years, 10 months ago
Show your Administration your Strengths
Sometimes you have to be proactive to help your boss understand what a great job you're doing. But don't worry, it can actually be a lot of fun.
In …
8 years, 10 months ago
008: Harkness Discussions (are awesome in English class)
Season 1 Episode 8
In this episode, discover how to use the Harkness method of discussion in your ELA classes to help students understand how to share a rich discussion…
8 years, 11 months ago
Why You Should Try Poetry Slam
Season 1 Episode 7
Are your students stressed out by poetry? Mine were too, until I started teaching them about performance poetry and holding class poetry slams.
In t…
8 years, 11 months ago
10 Ideas for your Professional Development (Besides Conferences)
Season 1 Episode 6
In this episode, discover ten ideas for creative professional development besides attending a conference. There are so many ways to learn something n…
8 years, 11 months ago
005: How to Get Started with a Classroom Collaboration
Season 1 Episode 5
Want to try collaborating with another teacher? Maybe another teacher in another country?
Get ideas for how to find a partner and start a project in …
8 years, 11 months ago
Theater and Performance Activities for ELA
Season 1 Episode 4
Help your ELA students getengaged through theater and performance activities in class. There are so many options! We'll get into some of my favorites…
9 years ago
Start your Choice Reading Program
Season 1 Episode 3
You don't have to choose between choice reading and whole class texts. You can have both, and student will benefit from each in different ways.
In th…
9 years ago