eSchool News
MARCH 6, 2024
Students should be learning the contextual background of a subject and working on the skills they need to critically analyze social studies content. History can be so vast, one concern that always weighs heavily on new teachers is getting through all the content for everyone. Because the curriculum in a class like AP U.S.
Catlin Tucker
JANUARY 24, 2021
So, I’ve created the following idea documents brainstorming learning activities that teachers in math, English, and history may find helpful as they plan for their station rotation lessons. History: Station Rotation Ideas. History: Station Rotation Ideas. I think of history as a story told from different perspectives.
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eSchool News
APRIL 17, 2023
Whatever you read comes from someone with a particular history, perspective, and set of interests. There are some simple exercises we can use to combat both our natural instincts and the rising tide of digital misinformation. Explore context. Ask yourself: Who is this person? Where are they coming from, literally and figuratively?
eSchool News
DECEMBER 20, 2024
Literacy is a foundational skill for learning new content and as an upper elementary science teacher, my soon-to-be middle schoolers have ideally made the vital transition from learning to read to reading to learn. But pandemic-era school closures drastically cut into learning time, and literacy skills have been slow to recover.
eSchool News
JUNE 17, 2024
Literacy is a foundational skill for learning new content and as an upper elementary science teacher, my soon-to-be middle schoolers have ideally made the vital transition from “learning to read” to “reading to learn.” But pandemic-era school closures drastically cut into learning time, and literacy skills have been slow to recover.
eSchool News
OCTOBER 29, 2021
The art of writing, invented roughly 5,000 years ago, represents a blip in human history. Despite its relative youth, writing has evolved into a vital skill. Perhaps as importantly, writing is a key skill for professional success. If students leave campus without refined writing skills, we’ve done them a great disservice.
eSchool News
JULY 22, 2024
This practical activity allows me to visually assess their understanding of interview dress code and making this a practical skill for real life. For the assessment, I simulate a conversation in which I play the role of the doctor, asking questions related to their symptoms and medical history using the audio recorder in Classkick.
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