Whether teaching math and science, reading and writing, history or any subject area, I think it’s sometimes easy to forget the power of observation. No matter the subject area, making and documenting observations is essential to better supporting and advancing student learning. The term kidwatching personally conjures up images of primary students. Maybe studentwatching would be a […]
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Buzzwords. Formative assessment(s) can be included in education’s current list. There’s a good reason. Formative assessment, coupled with teacher feedback, is a powerful way – if not the most powerful way – to advance learning outcomes. Formative assessments help teachers catch misunderstandings and guide students in the right direction BEFORE the test, or whatever the […]
Guided reading groups, book clubs, lab groups. As teachers, we’re constantly managing groups. Check out how Chronicle can help! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAP-DYfuFZA
As we approach the Super Bowl, I’m reminded of how we like to quantify just about everything. Football is perhaps the epitome of this. 40-yard dash times, verticals, bench presses, squats, sacks, interceptions – you name it. But there are obvious intangibles. A wide receiver may not have made a single reception, yet drew double […]
Why document student conferences? To be honest, sometimes I just don’t feel like doing it. Sometimes I don’t feel like working out either, but I do it because I know it holds value. Value. Perhaps that’s part of the problem. Maybe some teachers just don’t see the value of conferring notes. I think teachers who feel this […]
Why document student conferences? To be honest, sometimes I just don’t feel like doing it. Sometimes I don’t feel like working out either, but I do it because I know it holds value. Value. Perhaps that’s part of the problem. Maybe some teachers just don’t see the value of conferring notes. I think teachers who feel this […]
Grit, self-control, curiosity. These are all qualities we undoubtedly wish to instill in our students. With curricular demands continuing to grow, the time we have to devote to character education sadly seems to dwindle. But can we develop the best and the brightest without devoting sufficient time to character education? Even if we could, what would […]
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A great video with key points outlining the difference between descriptive and evaluative feedback, as well as formative vs. summative assessments. If you haven’t already, check out Chronicle to see how it can help you better implement these best practices. Use Chronicle’s powerful note-taking capabilities as a tool for providing and following up on descriptive […]
