5 Ways to Focus on Process
We often get caught up in what a final product looks or feels like, but much of our learning and student learning takes place during the process. Try these…
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More of These Things
How do we get more of these things into our classrooms? I was recently rereading Austin Kleon's book Show Your Work about creativity. In the book, he argues that…
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Genius is a Slow Build
Sometimes, genius is a slow build. It is not always a moment of instant serendipity. It often involves hard work and process. Take the case of the song Hallelujah.…
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PD Checklists
If professional development is focused more on the how than the why than it’s very likely that checking off the checklist that outlines the how will be seen by…
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Point at the Process
When a student is not doing his work teachers, generally speaking, say one of two things. They will say to themselves, “He’s not doing his work!” or “This…
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PS We Found It
In my first year of teaching, I was hired as the last teacher to complete the fifth grade team at a brand new school. My classroom happened to be…
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Comprehension & Creativity
When a student comprehends something, anything really, they can use it to create. For instance, a student who comprehends the concepts of tension, revision and voice can use…