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 us, they want to...

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 your relationship...

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 experiences for your...