Traditional math teaching methods like rows, lectures, and grading everything stifle true understanding and engagement. Professional Learning Specialist Jeff Harker explores alternatives to these strategies which can empower learners to explore math creatively, develop deeper conceptual understanding, and foster a love for learning.
Lesson Design
High school teacher Jason Walke shares how real-world projects and creative teaching methods are reshaping classrooms and empowering students for future success.
Chunia Graves reflects on her experience growing up in a dual language immersion program. Andrew Pillow details some of the impacts Chunia shares.
Classroom dialogue is essential for student growth – helping learners develop critical language & thinking skills while deepening relationships with peers & teachers. Stephanie Woods shares ideas for creating structured opportunities for productive conversations.
Innovation Coaches Amy Stevens & Jen Stewart explore a structured process for educators looking to integrate AI into their classrooms. This careful approach helps ensure AI is effectively implemented to improve both teaching practices & student experiences.
How about a project that can be used in multiple content areas, incorporates the standards of every subject, and has high student engagement? Jim Franklin shares the details of his “living table” project.
How do you get students active and engaging with their community? You create an Amazing Race style walking scavenger hunt according to Innovation Coach Karisa Schwanekamp!
AI is everywhere, so how does it impact school counselors? Counselor Lizette Baumann decided to explore the options and see if it could make time in her day for what she truly cared about – students & families.
A simple video of a frozen lake PLUS a question about a hockey tournament EQUALS engaged students. Secondary math educator Steve Dull walks through the beauty of building a culture of curiosity.
Dr. Erin McNeill spent time in a classroom where students were very engaged with challenging texts. She dove in to explore the teacher’s approach.