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Literacy Games

February 13, 2023 by Mike Smart

Who says learning can't be fun? At District 287, students use Literacy Games as a way to provide students with an enjoyable and interactive way to practice their reading skills. The program, designed and delivered by Instructional Coach DeNedra Peeler, brings a variety of literacy-based words games to students, gives them a fun way to increase their reading ability, and … [Read more...] about Literacy Games

Growth Mindset in 5 Minutes

May 5, 2022 by Mike Smart Leave a Comment

Mindset, or more accurately the differences between having a Fixed Mindset and a Growth Mindset, comes from the work of Carol Dweck. In many ways it represents both a way of thinking and a way of communicating. In short, Growth Mindset takes the approach that intelligence and skills are malleable, and that we can improve them through effort. Fixed Mindset takes the approach … [Read more...] about Growth Mindset in 5 Minutes

Making Better Handouts With Google Slides

January 7, 2022 by Ben Drewelow

Have you ever tried adding an image to a Word or Google doc and found yourself absolutely tortured, trying to put it where you want it on the page? How about having text and images side by side? In Word/Docs it is extraordinarily difficult to design good looking paper handouts. Here is a great solution, shared by Mark Garrison. In Google Slides, create a Blank Presentation. … [Read more...] about Making Better Handouts With Google Slides

Rademacher Shares CRT Example

October 23, 2021 by Ben Drewelow

“Culturally Responsive Teaching” (CRT) is one of education’s many buzz-terms. If you’re like me, you have some knowledge of what CRT is all about, you’re convinced that it’s very important, but you’re no expert practitioner. You feel like you are doing some things well, but you know there are probably many ways you could do better. Also, if you’re currently teaching, any more … [Read more...] about Rademacher Shares CRT Example

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