A couple of posts ago, I linked to an interesting post by Heather Wolpert-Gawron in which her eighth graders give suggestions for engaging students in class. Mrs. Cunningham, a first grade teache... 
Awesome ideas for differentiation in the classroom. Choice boards based on Bloom and Gardner, UbD resources, etc. Great resource! Via kathyvsr 
In media studies we often look at the creation of print and digital advertisements. Traditionally, students learn many of the foundational principles for creating a layout through a lecture or text book reading, and then eventually create their own. What if we started with creativity rather than principles? Via JackieGerstein Ed.D., Pippa Davies @PippaDavies, kathyvsr 
Let your fingers do the walking over to Education.com to view a neat history activity that is appropriate for students of all ages. This lesson provides opportunities for movement, choice, and creativity. Via kathyvsr 
Happening in schools too??
Apple does things differently to other companies, and this note that greets its new employees on their first day is further proof of that. Via Mollie Koniers 
Where I have struggled the most is with students “who already know the material.” These students need enriched – they need to be pushed to the next level. Not necessarily to the 6th grade indicators but deeper into 5th grade indicators Via Mollie Koniers 
So you’ve got one or a few iPads that you want to use in the classroom. You could visit the Apple App Store’s education section and peruse the many offerings… do some Google searches to figure out what’s good… or just use this print-friendly image below to get started! Via Steven Engravalle, Felix Jacomino 
My Summer Pool Party Creative Thinking Packet is now available on Teachers Notebook. It is $1.50, and includes 12 pages of fun activities plus a cover sheet. 
The American Heritage® Dictionary invites you to create a self-portrait using your words. Via Laura Spencer 
Shape Collage is a free app for iDevices that allows the user to use photos on the device to create collages in different shapes, such as stars, paw prints, puzzle pieces, etc… You can even... 
Today’s idea qualifies for Fun Friday but I simply could not wait to share it. This Pinterest inspired bulletin board is so perfect for an inclusive classroom. Via kathyvsr |
Though self-motivated learners will always find a way to learn, these tips certainly don't hurt! Via Anne Whaits 
Each Pecha Kucha speaker presents with a deck of 20 slides (or images) each. Each of these slides progresses automatically to the next one, after being visible onscreen for 20 seconds. This is the reason why Pecha Kucha is often called 20x20... Via Baiba Svenca, kathyvsr 
Customizing your teaching to suit each child makes eminent sense. Kids are different, they learn differently, so we should teach them differently, right? Via kathyvsr 
One of our 1st grade teachers, Mrs. Cunningham, is piloting an unusual classroom at Fox Run Elementary this year. Much of the furniture is on wheels – including tables (instead of desks) a... 
I love how this teacher uses Depth and Complexity with her Kinders. 
Kathy Schrock's Guide to all the Bloomin' versions in one place! Each of the images has clickable hotspots and includes suggestions for Google, iPad, Android, and Web 2.0 applications to support each of the levels of Bloom's Revised Taxonomy. Via Mollie Koniers 
Welcome to your Wondermind Via Donna Browne, Dennis T OConnor, Balqis Thaahaveettil 
Once upon a time in the olden days, the teacher stood out front and taught the whole class the same material in the same way. Everyone was expected to do the same tasks, some passed and some failed... Via Kevin Biles 
Check out the above video see how one teacher utilizes “Learning Menus” graphic organizers, website and brochure design, to encourage student choice and student voice in their learni... Via kathyvsr |
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