Episode 26: Whole Class Discussions: Finding What Works for You
What teacher-to-be doesn’t imagine a lively and engaging whole-class discussion as she ponders what her classroom will be like? This…
In the Classroom
-
-
Episode 25: Teacher Tips: Responding to Criticism (Because It’s Inevitable)
No one likes to be criticized. Even when we say we’re “open to criticism” or that “constructive criticism is appreciated,”…
-
Episode 24: Grading Papers: Help Managing Your Grading Load
Have you ever changed your mind about assigning an activity, project, or essay because you thought to yourself, “I do…
-
Episode 23: Learning More About the Flipped Classroom
There seems to be no shortage of opinions on the flipped classroom model and in a post-pandemic, post-distance/digital learning world,…
-
Episode 22: Navigating Assessments in the ELA Classroom
As English teachers, we have a real love-hate relationship with ELA assessments. They are, of course, an important part of…
-
Designing a Test that Works
After a few bad experiences with Internet tests, we have largely written our own, and through years of trial and error, we’ve developed a set of guidelines that help us create fair tests that measure student understanding.
