Its the first week of school and for many that means Rules, Procedures, and laying down the law. Most teachers will start the first day going over their syllabus, rules, and being as strict as possible. I have even heard some teachers give advice to new teachers about never smile until ... READ the POST
Archives for September 2015
Flipped Classroom: Tips for your first flipped lesson
So you have decided to flip your class, now what? For many students, the flipped classroom model is a new concept. They are used to taking notes from a PowerPoint presentation that the teacher leads them through. They have never had to take notes from a video. If you want them to be successful ... READ the POST
Easily Integrate the Flipped Classroom Model in Science: Classroom Activities
The flipped classroom model is a great way to differentiate for your students, provide quick formative assessment feedback, and allow more time in your classroom for higher-level thinking activities. To help me in making my "flip" easier I came up with the acronym FIRE: Format, Interact, Reflect, ... READ the POST
Classroom Environment: Science Saturday
Its that time again to get your class ready for the start of the year. As you prepare for your lessons and activities you also need to think about your classroom and what kind of environment you are promoting. Look around at your walls, white boards, and bulletin boards. What do ... READ the POST
Easily Integrate the Flipped Classroom Model in Science: Reflect on learning
Getting through all of your standards in the time frame set by your district can be difficult. The flipped classroom model can help. The flipped classroom model is a great way to differentiate for your students, provide quick formative assessment feedback, and allow more time in your classroom for ... READ the POST