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How to Make a PBL with Google Sites

March 7, 2019

Classic Google Sites, Google Sites, Hatchet, Hatchet PBL, PBL, problem-based learning, project-based learning

PBL. Whether you create problem-based learning or project-based learning activities, Google Sites are for you! Kids simply click on tabs to accomplish tasks. (more…)

How Can You Design a Webquest with Google Sites?

February 28, 2019

Brenda Kovich

Digital Classroom, Engage, Plan

Google Sites, Webquest

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A webquest will add pizzazz to your lesson. With Google Sites, you can store everything in one handy place. Each section is organized under its own tab. And you can…

How to Make Google Sites for Independent Learning

February 21, 2019

Brenda Kovich

Digital Classroom, Engage, Plan

Google Sites, independent learning

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Would you like to create powerful independent learning? Google Sites present the perfect platform. Just grab some great resources. Then organize them in a website. Immediately, learning becomes student-centered. (more…)

How to Differentiate Your Biography Research Project

January 17, 2019

Brenda Kovich

Engage, English Language Arts, Plan

Biography, biography research

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Biography research projects can engage your entire class. Just use the Goldilocks principle. In other words, the process shouldn’t be too easy or too hard. Instead, it should be just…

3 Proven Ways to Plan Differentiation for Your Classroom

December 20, 2018

Brenda Kovich

Learn, Plan

content differentiation, differentiate, differentiation, process differentiation, product differentiation

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Differentiation comes in three types. First, teachers can alter the content. That’s easy. Second, they can vary the process, or activity. Finally, teachers can change up products. (more…)

Teachers Are Ultimately Responsible for Student Learning

December 6, 2018

Brenda Kovich

Dive In, Plan

customary measurement, student learning, teaching measurement

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Student learning. Whose responsibility is it anyway? Unfortunately, this question can cause a lot of finger pointing. Parents may point to teachers. At the same time, teachers point to students.…

How Morning Reflection Develops Teacher Metacognition

October 11, 2018

Brenda Kovich

Dive In, Learn, Plan

morning reflection, teacher metacognition

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As a teacher, morning reflection powerfully directs your day. You don’t need to get up earlier or change your routine. Instead, just shift your way of thinking. (more…)

How to Modernize Novel Studies with Google Sites

January 22, 2017

Brenda Kovich

Digital Classroom, Engage, English Language Arts, Plan

Google Sites, Little House in the Big Woods, novel studies

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Digital novel studies give kids audio-visual experiences that paper and pencil just can’t provide. Take your students on a five-minute virtual field trip. Show a photo to illustrate a concept. Let…

6 Things Zumba Made Me Know About Teaching

January 2, 2016

Brenda Kovich

Learn, Plan

instructional planning, teaching, zumba

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Sometimes we learn about teaching in the most unlikely places. As Ms. Sneed began a new Zumba class, for example, there was a definite learning curve. “Is this how my…

How to Unlock Classroom Starting Points with Data

January 1, 2016

Brenda Kovich

Learn, Plan

classroom starting points, enjoy teaching, multiple data points, standardized tests, standards, student starting points

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To figure out students’ needs, establish classroom starting points. First, gather multiple data points for each student you teach. Second, determine cutoffs for high, average, and low scores. Third, label each child.…

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How to Make a PBL with Google Sites

How Can You Design a Webquest with Google Sites?

How to Make Google Sites for Independent Learning

How to Differentiate Your Biography Research Project

3 Proven Ways to Plan Differentiation for Your Classroom

Teachers Are Ultimately Responsible for Student Learning

How Morning Reflection Develops Teacher Metacognition

How to Modernize Novel Studies with Google Sites

6 Things Zumba Made Me Know About Teaching

How to Unlock Classroom Starting Points with Data

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