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In our last blog , we dove into feedback. However, feedback loses its impact if the students aren't invested in their learning. For our fourth blog, we will talk about getting students to take ownership of their learning. If students don’t find relevance in the work they are doing, they will not “buy in” to the experience.  So how do we get students to “buy in”?  Establish a “Why?” Students are not so interested in “what” they are doing, but “why” they are doing it. Just like

In the last edition of this series, we touched on feedback. For Part 3 of our series, Feedback That Fuels: Turning Reflection Into Action, we will dive deeper into the subject.  Students crave feedback. They want to know how they are doing on their assignments. While some may only care to know the final letter grade, you would be surprised how many students value and appreciate detailed feedback on their work. Not only does it give them a roadmap to success, it helps build yo

When given the task of differentiating a lesson for students, most teachers initially think this means lowering the academic rigor. In fact, the differentiation process can not only create challenging, real-world learning, but also experiences students will remember for years to come. Not all lessons are one size fits all, and it’s important to fit your teaching with your students. Follow these steps to differentiate your lessons while still providing strong learning experien

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Written in collaboration with Kelsey Koeneman When our Student Government sponsor stepped down, Ashley Johnson & I decided we needed even...

This year I decided I wanted to try something different with vocabulary words.  In the past I would pick words or use vocabulary words...

“I love my job! I can’t imagine doing anything else.” “I don’t know if I can emotionally handle another day.” “My students are amazing!”...

It's a common misconception that reading and “book studies” are only for the academic classes. When thinking about what happens in a...

Some of the most engaging lessons or events I have done with my students have included philanthropic activities. Adding a charitable...

Recently, I got the chance to go on a trip to Italy with a group of educators and students thanks to the STARTedUP Foundation. This was...

A few years ago I started teaching an entrepreneurship class. The goals of this class included students growing their business and their...

Every year, as the school year ends, I have grand plans of what I will do over the summer. Redesign my courses, organize my files,...

You can also read this blog on KeepIndianaLearning.org Accounting. Just the mention of the word and students fall asleep. But,...

You can also read this blog at KeepIndianalearning.org I get very passionate when it comes to teaching personal finance to my students. I...

Engagement The Week Before Spring Break Just over a week before spring break and we have the trifecta of student distractions and...

You can also read this blog at KeepIndianalearning.org Keeping lessons fresh and fun can be a challenge, but as Career and Technical...

You can also read this blog at KeepIndianalearning.org As teachers, we often think students should have a certain set of skills that are...