As teachers, we attend countless professional development classes throughout our teaching career. I can recall attending a writing professional development class for a tool named I-Control, which I used for over a decade. I remember participating in a foldable class that provided free adult beverages-ha! In another course on character building, the creator of the […]
Archives for November 2018
Free Classroom Printables
Free Printables How sweet is it to have pretty printables that brightens your day and encourages you to continue to teach? I have motivational words within my classroom to keep me focused on being positive. Below I have a few of my favorite printables that I would like to share with you. Thank you so much […]
Formal Assessment Using Student Demonstrations
Education has changed since I was in school. In the nineties, all my formal assessments were tests and quizzes. Now, in the 21st century, students must show their understanding within all academic disciplines. One great strategy is to have students demonstrate their work. Show their skill level– Students can demonstrate their level of understanding of […]