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Classrooms are filled with diverse learners, but most educators are stuck trying to make a one-size-fits-all model work in a world where it doesn’t. Some students struggle to keep up, others coast because they’re not being challenged, and […]
By Noelle Gutierrez I recently collaborated with teachers on station rotation lessons, and a few asked how I have incorporated social-emotional learning into the stations I’ve developed. Teachers can include various SEL activities in their stations that focus […]
Related Podcast Episode I recently received a request on Instagram to write a blog post about concept maps. While I often touch on concept mapping in my workshops and writing, I’ve never dedicated an entire blog post to […]
In 2016, I wrote a blog about using myShakespeare with students. As a lover of Shakespeare, it was challenging to get students to look beyond the unfamiliar words and embrace these timeless stories of love, betrayal, friendship, and […]
Related Podcast Episode While working with a group on designing choice boards, a teacher expressed concern about maintaining the integrity of student work in an era of AI. She did not want students to rely on AI to […]
Related Podcast Episode Block scheduling has become increasingly popular in the United States at the middle and high school levels. This scheduling model allows for longer periods, typically 75-120 minutes, enabling teachers to dive deeper into lessons and […]
This post is a collaboration between Noelle Gutierrez & Catlin Tucker. Related Podcast Episode In today’s educational landscape, the emphasis on inclusion and creating the least restrictive environments for students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) has significantly reshaped […]
Feedback is critical for helping students enhance their conceptual knowledge and skills. Despite its value, with the time constraints and the large number of students in classrooms, providing focused, actionable, and timely feedback often feels unattainable. Feedback is […]
Do you feel like our current approach to teaching and learning is working for either teachers or student If you answered, “no,” we are on the same page. This belief is what drove me to develop my TEDx […]
I am excited to announce the launch of a new video series on YouTube called “Virtual Coaching.” I have the privilege of working with thousands of educators every year who are expanding their teaching toolboxes to include blended […]
As someone who regularly works with teachers on topics like blended learning, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and student-led learning, one recurring theme I encounter is control. There’s a pervasive fear among educators when it comes to releasing […]
The first and second blogs in this series focused on providing meaningful choices when students are acquiring information and making meaning. In this third and final installment of our “Would You Rather?” series, we will explore how we […]