Get Your Students Blogging!
Blogging is essential in Pernille Ripp's classroom. "It’s a way to check their emotional temperature & for them to talk to the world." Here's her 10-step process.
Teacher-Driven Observation
When teachers design their own observations, colleagues can help them zero in on key questions and gather helpful data to improve practice.
Class Fiction: History+Mystery!
Historical mysteries that lure reluctant readers & boost comprehension are great for classroom libraries, says teacher-author Elizabeth Varadon.
The WOW Factor App
A new web tool, designed just for education, can help promote student creativity and innovative thinking, says ed consultant & former MS teacher Mike Fisher.
Review for MiddleWeb
Education publishers are sharing new works with MiddleWeb, and we're looking for educators who'd like to select a book & write the review. Get the details here.
Common Core Trajectory Analysis
Author Sarah Tantillo shares a tool to help teachers analyze the trajectory of ELA Common Core standards so they know what to expect – and what to accomplish.
Learning on Field Trips
Teacher educator Amanda Wall describes how she's blended specific learning activities into class field trips and shares 6 tips to help teachers plan.
Who Are You to Tell Me What?
Four years after becoming an instructional coach, Elena Aguilar once again found herself in front of a class of 8th graders, looking for trusting relationships.
Visual Literacy & Politics
Media expert Frank Baker offers examples of political stagecraft at the highest levels and suggests several visual literacy lesson ideas.