Author Archives middleweb

These are the latests portfolio and blog posts written by middleweb.

Teacher-Led PD Circles

Don’t let “Process Learning Circles” scare you: no hand-holding & singing, says our reviewer. These circles can put relevant, practical PD back in teachers' hands.

Energize ELLs

The understanding she gained from this book will help reviewer Mary Churchill better prepare her pre-service teachers to work with ELL students.

Turn Students into Sleuths

Wherever you are on your journey to improve text-based critical thinking & discussion, you'll find a wealth of ideas & resources, says reviewer Joan Cansdale.

Teaching Comparative Thinking

This book, one of a series intended for study by professional learning "clubs", explores a basic strategy of good teaching effectively, says reviewer & NBCT Joni Allison.

Here Come the Toy Ads

Toy commercials, so pervasive on TV during the holidays, are a great way to jump-start media literacy discussions with students. Expert Frank Baker has lesson ideas.

A STEM-Powered Presidency

With presidential leadership and STEAM-powered learning, we can escape the Groundhog Day cycle and revitalize our public schools, says Anne Jolly.

Inspiring the Adolescent Brain

Reviewer Diane Horban says Judy Willis succeeds in intertwining brain research with practical lesson ideas to ignite the thinking power of 10 to 14-year olds.

The Power of Teachers’ Words

Author Debbie Silver examines effective feedback, motivational praise, and the power inherent in the words teachers say to students about their work.

Connected Professional Learning

Educators looking for ways to become more connected to other educators using digital tools will find plenty of meat here, says reviewer Fran Lo.