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Having a Critical Ear
It’s important that right now we have a critical ear. We will need to take our cue from students. Their words and actions will dictate how they are actually…
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The Goldilocks Conundrum
You design with audience in mind. The hope is that you meet the needs of all, realizing that you can’t please everyone. Feedback cascades instantly. This is too easy.…
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False Prophets
Be careful. You may see them practicing from afar. Or you may work with them directly. They will seem like they know what they are talking about. They will…
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Opening in a Remote Setting
What will you need to do to be successful while opening in a remote setting? It will be difficult, but as long as you do a few things, you…
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20 Words. Grace.
20 words. 10 sticky notes, 2 words each. Trying to spark ideas, thoughts, debate, questions, conversation. Let us know what you think at #4OCF. Rich
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Cognitive Dissonance
This time of year is typically one of the most exciting times of the school year. New students. New teachers. New friends. A chance to start anew. While…
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Classroom Design with Social Distancing in Mind
Classrooms certainly look a lot different when we consider them with social distancing rules in place. Give careful consideration to what your physical and digital spaces look like and…
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Writers write.
Writers write. Subject and predicate. Reality and hopeful wish. What we fail to realize as writing teachers is that students need time to immerse themselves in writing. Bad writing.…