Questions for Today

Questions for Today

  A Challenge for Monday: Write down five questions you want to reflect upon today.  Think carefully about the questions and be sure to write them down.  Allow your students…
The Dominant Voice

The Dominant Voice

  Is there a dominant voice in your classroom? Is it yours? Does it belong to a student? Or a group of students?   Are you the dominant voice? Do…
Learners vs. Finishers

Learners vs. Finishers

  Last week, I was visiting a classroom which has this poster hanging on the wall: When I went into the classroom, students were about to engage in their first…
The #4OCF Challenge

The #4OCF Challenge

  Joining the Four O'Clock Faculty means going that extra mile to be sure that you are improving your own learning and the learning of your students.  It also means…
Publish Now

Publish Now

  For those of you who are regular readers of Four O'Clock Faculty, you may have noticed that over time, my writing style has changed. When I first began to…
20 words. Your Responsibility.

20 words. Your Responsibility.

  20 words. 10 sticky notes, 2 words each. Trying to spark ideas, thoughts, debate, questions, conversation. Let us know what you think at #4OCF on Twitter.   If you…
Stop Standing Still

Stop Standing Still

  Another year begins, and some are ready to approach it as they have many times before.  For those of you who don't realize it though, we do not work…
Some Magic Advice

Some Magic Advice

Magic Johnson is arguably the greatest point guard in NBA history. His pedigree began with championships in high school and college, then followed with an NBA Championship in his rookie…