Remember the post I did on adding a Genius Bar to your classroom? Well, I decided that I must do exactly that. So, I have been working on re-purposing an old bookshelf to become the countertop of my Genius Bar. Have I mentioned that I am not very good at DIY projects? First of all, … Read more
One of the most popular posts on this blog is the one I did in December about my favorite inspirational videos for teachers. Recently, I saw a post on Edutopia that listed the author’s favorite scenes from “teacher movies” – but they aren’t all inspirational. I added my favorites to my Pinterest Board, including the … Read more
This video, hosted by Edutopia, offers an interesting model for differentiating for students in mathematics – giving the ones who need extra help the opportunity for more time to learn while the students who have mastered a concept can go deeper. This is a fascinating alternative to the “Intervention Time” that many schools have been … Read more