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10/11/2018

These 19 words are the most powerful thing you can do for a student! It's not new, but always worth sharing.

In 1936 Dale Carnegie wrote a book called “How to Win Friends and Influence People”. It went on to sell over 30 million copies. It still…

10/08/2018

If you are participating in the here is an article on Newsela about the book, A Boy Called Bat.https://newsela.com/read/elem-book-boy-called-bat/id/32040/If you're participating, you can also get my free discussion guide with collaborative projects ideas. https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/A-Boy-Called-Bat-Discussion-Questions-and-Collaborative-Project-Ideas-3929477

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07/23/2018

If you are reading A Boy Called Bat for the here is a FREE guide I created with discussion questions and design project ideas for each week.

I created this for the 2018 Global Read Aloud so the ideas are centered around collaboration, whether within a class or between classes. The projects are of a design challenge nature, meant to foster creativity, collaboration, critical thinking, and communication.

03/23/2018

So many possibilities for these videos!

If you're a rock band, and thousands of teachers and students are using your hugely popular music videos in the classroom, why not help them out?

03/07/2018

Ready to try Pear Deck? Here's how to do it like a boss!
http://ditchthattextbook.com/2018/03/07/20-ways-to-use-pear-deck-to-engage-students/

03/06/2018

Students finding their voice is what every teacher wants. These students have found theirs, though sadly it was born of tragedy and violence.

One thing all students who have shared their thoughts with us agree on: Change is possible and action must be taken.

03/06/2018

Here's an easy-to-use digital learning menu from Kasey Bell:

Student choice is empowering. Combine that with the power of the 4 C's, and you've got a supercharged lesson!

12/19/2017

Even if you're not signed up for the , you need to watch this video about happiness as a teacher. I can't recommend it highly enough. If you like the video and want more, I suggest the book The Zen Teacher.

The Science of HappinessKim StrobelView / Download NOTESview/record flipgrid videosGenerate PD Certificatefrom illinois? get official pd creditsAbout Kim StrobelWebsite Strobel Education: Strobel &…

12/13/2017

Get a link to a great webinar each day for 14 days. Sigh up for the here: http://ditchsummit.com/thank-you/ You'll also be provided wiith links to each of last year's webinars, a link to the sketch notes for each session, and a certificate for PD hours.

You’re in! Enjoy the Digital Summit!Keep an eye on your inbox for emails leading up to the summit, the mornings of every new video presentation, and all throughout the summit with important d…

12/08/2017

Oh yeah!
http://ditchthattextbook.com/2017/12/07/20-great-podcasts-for-educators-and-how-to-get-them/

11/28/2017

Want to be the director of our soon-to-be Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurial Thinking in San Diego? We're looking for an innovative leader.

11/21/2017

Excellent article on student memory!

Our brains are wired to forget, but there are research-backed strategies you can use to make your teaching stick.