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Here’s what birdwatching taught me about classroom management

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I lost sight, specifically, of how teachers develop the radar necessary for classroom management. For me, it took authentic practice and constant feedback from experienced birders. Ask them to observe you, give you feedback, or watch footage of you teaching. And for most, it starts with classroom management.

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One word, meaningful impact: Creating classroom culture through collective dialogue

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Having conducted well over a thousand observations of K-12 teachers over the last 15 years, I have noticed there is one piece of feedback I have given more than any other–and it involves a seemingly minor word change. I gave the feedback to a teacher who was shocked at how many times she said Tell me, when she looked back at the video.

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How we designed a space where our students connect, collaborate, and flourish

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Student, teacher, and family feedback on the Empowerment Center has been extremely positive. I think we really hit the ball out of the park with this innovative space.

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4 reflections on the end of the school year

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The end of the year is not just a time for wrapping up grades and packing up classrooms–it’s also a powerful opportunity for growth and renewal. Educators may evaluate what worked well and what didn’t, including instructional strategies, classroom management techniques, student engagement efforts, and time management.

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Reimagining the Flipped Classroom: Integrating AI, Microlearning, and Learning Analytics to Elevate Student Engagement and Critical Thinking 

Faculty Focus

AI-enabled systems such as adaptive learning platforms, chatbots, and generative tools like ChatGPT can provide students with on-demand explanations, simulate peer discussions, offer low-stakes quizzes, and give instant feedback. Flipped Classroom 2.0 Avoiding Pitfalls in Tech-Enhanced Flipped Classrooms While Flipped Classroom 2.0

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Reimagining the Flipped Classroom: Integrating AI, Microlearning, and Learning Analytics to Elevate Student Engagement and Critical Thinking 

Faculty Focus

AI-enabled systems such as adaptive learning platforms, chatbots, and generative tools like ChatGPT can provide students with on-demand explanations, simulate peer discussions, offer low-stakes quizzes, and give instant feedback. Flipped Classroom 2.0 Avoiding Pitfalls in Tech-Enhanced Flipped Classrooms While Flipped Classroom 2.0

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Why Giving My Students More Choice Was the Most Punk Rock Thing I Could Do

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Gotta Know the Rules Anyone who has ever taught professionally knows that classroom management is one of the most important aspects of creating a good learning environment and foundational to instructional practice. In most classrooms, the management boils down to, “I’m the teacher, so I’m in charge.”