I recently saw a meme streaming through my facebook newsfeed that drew my attention. It said. . . “It kinda feels like the earth just sent us all to our rooms to think about what we’ve done.” Oh how true this feels. Some may consider this demand of “self isolating” as over-reactive craziness or a type of punishment. But I see this as a gift.
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When you’re in charge, you get used enjoying feeling like the linchpin. Take co-founder and CEO of Menlo Innovations, Rich Sheridan, who used to think: “I liked being the person everyone came to.... There was glory to it. I felt like the smartest guy in the room.” Back when he was…
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A poster created for our English language arts and social studies departments (humanities) to use in their classroom, as well as in the library.
Last week, I blogged about Bloom's Taxonomy and Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS). (See April 2, 2012.) My friend, Andrea, over at One Teacher's Take...is Another's Treasure commented that she also uses Webb's Depth of Knowledge (DOK) Levels and Marzano's Dimensions of Thinking, both of which are new to me. So, I immediately googled them. Here's what I found. . . Webb's DOK Levels look like this: What I like about Webb's model is the 4 levels versus Bloom's 6. It's always nice to condense things, isn't it? At least in my realm of preparing dozens of lesson plans each day, less is more! The 4 level descriptors (the inner circle) boast newer and somewhat clearer concepts. Then my eye wanders over the outer circle. Ouch! Another sea of verbs to swim through. The 4th level, presumably the quarter in which we strive to spend most of our time, is curiously short on verbs compared to the other 75%. Are those 8 verbs/phrases just more succinct? Or, do they reflect the limitations foisted upon teachers by the Common Core of Teaching Standards, standardized testing, and uniform time lines? Surely that triad has bearing on it. Perhaps there is more to be considered, however. Is the 4th level truly where teachers strive to be? I hope, in my heart of hearts, that the answer is YES. However, it is possible that some, if not many, teachers find little motivation to work on level 4. Their efforts are not evaluated by standardized tests, depriving them of extrinsic approval. Paychecks remain static whether teachers push their students toward extended learning or not. Indeed, rewards are esoteric. Certainly the dedicated, professional teacher experiences intrinsic satisfaction. S/he may even be fortunate enough to receive accolades from students, parents, colleagues, and/or administrators. Is that enough? In a future blog, I'll discuss Marzano's Depth of Knowledge Levels. Until then, I'd love to hear your thoughts about teaching HOTS.
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Use Escape Rooms in ELA to promote collaboration and critical thinking. Here's how to develop and set up a successful escape room for your students.
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We all want to be proud of our humble abodes. But determining what color scheme and furniture best compliment a space can feel like a monstrous task when interior design just doesn’t come innately. Thankfully, there is hope for those of us lacking the decor gene: the Home Decorating Ideas subreddit. With over 610k members, this community shares endless inspiration for utilizing tight spaces, freshening up rooms with accent walls, updating fabrics on outdated furniture pieces and more. We’ve gone through to find some of the best posts that have been shared recently, so you too can channel your inner Joanna Gaines and start viewing your home in a new light. Below you'll also find an interview with Dana Claudat, Feng Shui master and creator of the blog The Tao of Dana, to hear how incorporating Feng Shui into your interior design can upgrade your home. Enjoy seeing these beautiful home decor ideas, then if you're looking for even more inspiration after finishing this list, be sure to check out Bored Panda’s last publication featuring the same subreddit right here.
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