Experience: For Common Core
Engaging Learners in Online Productive Group Work
Engaging Students in Online Productive Group Work In our urgency to put content in front of our students, it's easy to slip into assigning a lot of independent work, which can be a shock for students who are used to guided instruction and collaborative work. Here are...
Teaching Students to Think: YOUR QUESTIONS
Teaching Student to Think: YOUR QUESTIONS This playlist of videos was created based on questions I often get from teachers who are doing the tough, complex work of designing instruction that helps students learn to think. In these videos, I tackle their questions and...
Unit Design: A Think Aloud
Unit Design: A Think Aloud Sometimes unit design can feel like a liberating opportunity to imagine learning in new ways. Other times it can feel overwhelming, because we're filling out the appropriate documents, but not necessarily understanding what's underneath...
Ask Sarah LIVE: PLNs, Vulnerability & Potential
Ask Sarah was Live on Facebook and once again, you showed up with your questions, comments and conversation. Here’s the bite-sized version of the broadcast so you can more easily find the segments that work for you. Also, you can catch the show in it’s entirety, along...
Ask Sarah LIVE: First-Year Teachers and Their Mentors
Once again, Ask Sarah, made the leap to Facebook Live and once again, you showed up with your questions, your comments, your conversation. Here's the snack-size version of the broadcast, so you can find or watch just the portions you want to. You can also catch the...
First Year Priorities
Dear Sarah, I am going into my first year of teaching. If you could give a list of your top 5 personal priorities, what would they be? Sincerely, First Year Priorities Teach openly, With Teacher2Teacher E-Newsletter If you like what you're reading, sign up for Sarah's...
Learning from My PLN
Dear Sarah, My question is short. I want to know how to learn best from my PLN. Thanks! Sincerely, Learning from my PLN Dear Learning from my PLN, My first favorite thing about your question is what it implies: you are already cultivating your own personalized...
First Year Blur: a VIDEO message
Dear Sarah, I am getting ready to finish my first year of teaching! Overall, it’s been a good year. I’ve enjoyed my students, most of the parents have been good to work with and my colleagues have been really helpful. But I’m also exhausted. I know I’m supposed to be...
Summer Learning
Dear Sarah, After a rewarding but exhausting school year, I’m definitely looking forward to summer! I’m one of those teachers who loves the summer pace, but also wants to keep learning. My school district is organizing some days of professional development that I’ll...
Finding Teaching Persona: a VIDEO message
Dear Sarah, I am a student teacher. My primary goal as a new teacher is developing a teacher presence. Are there any specific tips you have on developing this presence and a teacher voice? Sincerely, Finding Teacher Presence Teach openly, With Teacher2Teacher...
Job Interview Jitters
Dear Sarah, I’m student teaching right now and getting ready to apply for jobs next fall. As I start to go through this process, I’m wondering what new teachers should look for in a school? Sincerely, Job Interview Jitters Dear Job Interview Jitters, As spring quickly...
Classroom Management Help
Dear Sarah, I have been asked to support a first year high school English teacher who is struggling with classroom management. The students are prone to outbursts, inappropriate comments and general off task behavior. From my own classroom experience, I know rules,...
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