Debunking 4 Common Misconceptions About Introverts
In every classroom, you'll find a diverse group of students with unique personalities and learning styles. Among them, introverts are a group that often feels misunderstood and overlooked.
Many people, teachers included, believe that introverts share common characteristics of being shy,...
Use Restorative Practices to Build Schoolwide Policies That Work for Everyone
How can we, as educators, make an impact on student performance in our buildings? No one can be anywhere all at once, so schools adopt and create schoolwide policies that everyone in the building is to follow. The problem is that policies that address the entire school often miss individual...
Use Asset-Based Feedback to Help Introverts Thrive
When you think of an introverted student you probably think of the quiet, reserved, and shy kid that prefers to listen during the duration of class instead of talk out. This is the stereotypical anti-social introvert. It is important to remember that not all introverts fit the stereotypical mold....
Extinguish Shame And Cultivate Compassionate Classrooms
Teachers are quick to judge students. It's human nature. We see students every day, and we make assumptions about them based on their appearance, their behavior, and their academic performance. We may think that a student is lazy, disruptive, or unintelligent, but these judgments are often...
Understanding Students Socially And Emotionally Is More Important Than Ever
In education, academics have long been the primary focus. However, an increasing recognition of the importance of social and emotional well-being has led educators to realize that understanding where students are socially and emotionally is just as vital as assessing their academic progress. In...
Learn from The Past And Move Into Modern Teaching
As we continue to reflect on the COVID-19 pandemic, it is fair to say that education has changed entirely. It is almost impossible to go back to where we were before the pandemic because students and teachers have changed so much.
The ways students learn and the ways teachers adapt continue to...
Become A Master of The ID Process And Create Effective Lessons Today
Instructional design (ID) is the systematic process of creating and delivering instruction that is effective and efficient. Instructional design professionals use a variety of methods and tools to create learning experiences that meet the needs of the learner and the learning objectives. As...
The Perceived Benefits of Homework And The Truth
For a long time homework was something that just was. Teachers gave practice assignments to students and they were turned in the next day for ten points towards your overall class grade. Educators spouted the idea that homework was a tool to reinforce learning, promote...
What It Means to Hack Learning
The term "hacker" has traditionally been associated with malicious individuals who break into computer systems. However, in recent years, the term has taken on a new meaning. A hacker is someone who takes what already exists and makes it better. Hackers identify problems in existing systems and...
Humanizing Your Data: These Are Our Students, Not Stats
In today's world, data is king. We use data to make decisions about everything from what products to buy to where to send our kids to school. But what happens when we start to see students as data points instead of people?
The Pressure to Provide
We always read articles or books about...
