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05/02/2019
Why High School Musicals Should Be As Respected As Sports Programs Are The reasons that musical programs deserve as much respect as sports
Phil Pickering
16/05/2018
Interesting.
How Being Part of a 'House' Within a School Helps Students Gain A Sense of Belonging Some larger schools are creating smaller "houses" across grade levels and classes to help kids feel a greater sense of belonging and school engagement.
11/05/2018
"We make our own light" – how one school is closing the gap | Education Review Massey High School principal Glen Denham talks to JUDE BARBACK about what it's going to take to close the gap in our education system.
Yep!
01/05/2018
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dOdsEgPlU_0
Lessons from a Recovering Racist | Andrew Judd | TEDxRuakura Unity and division are topics that are both timely and contentious all around the world right now. In an era where politicians foment and capitalise on divis...
30/04/2018
Good job team!
New approach to PE may be game changer for ‘Team Trident’ | Education Gazette - Education in New Zealand A Whakatane school is using a holistic approach to engage students in physical education.
30/04/2018
Here is a great post cast featuring our wonderful Dave Dobbin.
The Educhange Podcast by Education Changemakers on Apple Podcasts Download past episodes or subscribe to future episodes of The Educhange Podcast by Education Changemakers for free.
09/02/2018
Anchor Charts 101: Why and How to Use Them A primer for newbies!
09/02/2018
I like this idea.
What do you get when you mix English and Biology? | Toronto Star At a Georgetown high school, an experiment dubbed “Engology” crosses boundaries to connect arts and science learning.
03/02/2018
'Racism exists, we feel little and bad' - school student Students say some teachers tell them to give up without checking on their actual progress.
17/01/2018
10 global education innovations to inspire kiwi educators | Education Central An artificial intelligence programme to detect dyslexia, a crowd-sourcing educational tool for project-based learning, and an app aimed to support teenagers
13/12/2017
Some cool ideas.
What Teachers Must Consider When Moving to Flexible Seating Many teachers are ditching desks for more flexible working spaces in their classrooms. They share how to get started, who to involve, and how to make this shift on the cheap.
26/09/2017
Retrieval Practice: The Most Powerful Learning Strategy You’re Not Using Nothing cements long-term learning as powerfully as retrieval practice. Learn how to incorporate it into your classroom.
How about this sensory room Jackie Redwood.
Inspiring.
22/04/2017
Some really good ideas here. I really like the look of blendspace.
Teaching a Class With Big Ability Differences Meeting the needs of all learners.
04/04/2017
What makes a good teacher? "We don't read and write poetry because it's cute. We read and write poetry because we are members of the human race. And the human race is filled
04/04/2017
8 Habits of Happy Teachers - WeAreTeachers Do the things on this list to maximize your joy. (They really work.)
02/04/2017
How Student Centered Is Your Classroom? Check out these questions to guide you in reflecting on how much the learning environment you have designed promotes student voice and choice.
01/04/2017
22/03/2017
Why Kids Shouldn’t Sit Still in Class Movement stimulates the brain and may help students become better learners.
22/03/2017
Bound to be something here you will find helpful.
What to Do With That Awkward 5 or 10 Minutes of Class You Have Left - WeAreTeachers My first year of teaching, I would often end my lesson, check for understanding, have students fill out an exit ticket, review the homework assignment, breathe a sigh of relief, glance up at the clock, and develop immediate diarrhea upon …
Here are some really great posters to use in your class on growth mindset.
22/03/2017
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yl9TVbAal5s
RSA ANIMATE: How To Help Every Child Fulfil Their Potential Ever wondered why kids say they’re bored at school, or why they stop trying when the work gets harder? Educationalist Carol Dweck explains how the wrong kind...
21/03/2017
Tracey Webster
Higher-Order-Thinking for All Students – Math Blog for Differentiation Let’s face it: real-world problems don’t come in neat rows… Set the bar high and watch as your students rise to the challenge!
18/11/2016
Education on Air: It Takes a Teacher Sessions around the clock, around the worldJoin us for a free, online conference. Share with and learn from other educators. Hear from inspiring speakers. Get tips and tools to help boost student engagement, collaboration and productivity and in the classroom. Watch the video below to see highlights...
30/10/2016
Resources for Teaching Growth Mindset Find information about growth mindset, discover how learning mindsets can affect student performance, and explore strategies that support student confidence.