Assigners Assemble

Assigners Assemble

  Why ARE we actually doing this? It was a very pointed question from my daughter as we talked about an assignment that she had been given by her teacher.…
The Seven Stages of Sunday Night

The Seven Stages of Sunday Night

  We’ve all been there before.  As 4:00pm on Sunday afternoon rolls around, you start to get that feeling deep inside of you. It starts with shock. You look at…
3 Questions to Kick Off the Year!

3 Questions to Kick Off the Year!

  Start the year with these three questions:   What is the meaningful project that you (or your students) would want to complete right now?What steps would you need to…
Tasks Versus Outcomes

Tasks Versus Outcomes

  Inspired by the 5AM Miracle Podcast with Jeff Sanders and Guest Megan Hyatt Miller.   Anyone can complete tasks on a regular basis. But the truly productive are able…
The Best Time for Word Searches?

The Best Time for Word Searches?

  Top 5 Times for Word Searches When on an incredibly long flight.When on an incredibly long car ride.On a lazy Sunday morning.While watching TV.While lounging at the pool. Worst…
20 Words. Last Days.

20 Words. Last Days.

  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.   Rich (@RACzyz)
Spring Cleaning

Spring Cleaning

It's just about time for Spring cleaning. Many of us usually feel better once we've given our home a spring cleaning and removed any items that we no longer need.…
Meaning & Relevance

Meaning & Relevance

  Are you planning activities every day for students in order to complete your lesson plans? Or are you creating learning experiences for your students? Ask yourself these two simple…
The Table

The Table

  I decided to redesign my office at the beginning of the year to make it more student-centered. I often found that students were only coming down to the office…