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Last week, I had the good fortune of stumbling onto John Savery’s article titled “BE VOCAL: Characteristics of Successful Online Instructors” in which he talks about the unique challenges facing teachers who are working with students in the […]
The Balance is now available on Spotify! It has been six weeks since California ordered residents to shelter in place. I have not left my home for anything other than the occasional trip to the grocery store. Some weeks are […]
When teachers introduce tasks or assignments in the classroom, they often provide both text and verbal directions. They have the luxury of holding up papers or projecting online assignments to show students exactly what to do. Teachers working […]
Feedback is one of the most powerful tools teachers have in their “teaching tool belts” for guiding learners toward mastery. Without feedback, students do not have a clear sense of what they are doing well, what they need […]
The Balance is now available on Spotify! As educators grapple with the challenges of teaching remotely, I wanted to share some tips for navigating the shift from offline to online teaching. Unlike my regular episodes where I chat […]
Last night I had the opportunity to be a guest lecturer for students in the credential program at UC Riverside. As I was planning my presentation, I knew I wanted to engage the group attending my lecture. As […]
Related Podcast Episode In this episode of The Balance, I talk with Dr. Shaun Woodly, who is a decorated K-12 teacher, university professor, author, and speaker. He is the architect behind the educator movement “Teach Hustle Inspire,” and he […]
On Saturday, I wrote a blog sharing an offline choice board teachers can use to blend offline activities into their online classes. On Twitter, Barbara McInnes suggested teachers add a wellness activity to their offline choice boards. I […]
Schools in California will not reopen this year. Teachers are scrambling to move their offline courses online to ensure that students continue learning for the remainder of the school year. Understandably, the focus is on online learning as […]
Need support preparing for fall? Check out my self-paced online course Prepare for Fall 2020: Blended & Online Learning. As teachers embrace their new roles as designers, instructors, and facilitators of online learning, many are grappling the details […]
English teachers using StudySync have a wealth of online resources they can use to keep students learning remotely. For teachers using StudySync in combination with Google Classroom, I’ve described three strategies that educators can use to capitalize on […]
This Sunday, I spoke with Benjamin Kalb and Becky Peters about coping with Covid-19. In this episode, we talk about the impact of school closures on families, students, and teachers. I share my coping strategies as a parent. I […]