High School English and film teacher. #EdTech beginner and believer. #Literacy lover. #Reading and #writing in my classroom and across the curriculum. Married.
I've started the practice of having my students write down why they are a valuable asset to a group before I send them into breakout rooms.
Frankly, I don't care if it helps them collaborate in breakout rooms. I just am happy if it helps them remind themselves of their value.
Just shared this in a training session today. 💛 the simplicity of this exercise in helping students to appreciate their growth. Thought this may be helpful for other educators as the semester nears an end.
Help Students Analyze Their Growth Over Time https://t.co/WMDW944ZW9
Surveyed my new seniors. 72% of them cannot identify a single author they like. Two-thirds of them “never” read in their spare time. Never. I know there are many factors behind this, but I can’t help wonder what role schools have played in killing the ❤️ of reading.