What would be the best way to structure an online class meeting so students get the most out of it? How can I make online meetings as engaging as in person ones? Online meetings have different challenges as in person but the ultimate goal is the same, students hit the learning target. Here is what …
“You will have a test next week so make sure you study.” This is said in every classroom but what does “study” mean to most people and students? The preferred method is to go home and reread text, review power points or watch videos, basically review the content over and over again hoping it sticks. …
“You are not allowed to put any holes in you walls.” Said by the principal as I’m envisioning the perfect learning environment in my head. To be fair my dream classroom also had a snack machine and a coffee dispenser. My principal quickly nixed these as well. For all of us who dream of turning …
“Ugh I hate test day!” This is the response most students either say out loud or if they are polite, in their head. So, is there another way for students to demonstrate what they know that’s not a multiple choice or short answer test? As a student these forms of assessment are not engaging and …
We only know what we know. I know it sounds ridiculous but we forget this sometimes. We are constantly aware of how we think and how we feel and sometimes we forget others may not be the same. Your students may not think proofs of the Pythagorean theorem are interesting. GASP! How dare they! We …
