In my real world, in-person, pre-global pandemic Writing class, students could write any genre they wished at any time. I primarily organized this through: Genre exposure lessons… Read more “Teaching Writing Online: I almost gave up on giving choice”
How to make remote instruction not suck, A.K.A. Key Principles of Remote Instruction
My unique perspective on distance learning, experienced both as a teacher as well as a parent (of more than one child in different grade levels), PLUS, my… Read more “How to make remote instruction not suck, A.K.A. Key Principles of Remote Instruction”
Our Core Pedagogical Principals and Goals
Our vision for our curriculum has 5 key anchors—reflected in both pedagogy and practice —that we use to align our curriculum and instruction. Alignment allows us to… Read more “Our Core Pedagogical Principals and Goals”
Check on Student Work without opening multiple documents
I teach writing and students work at their own pace, in different documents. Opening multiple tabs with student work can be a challenge, especially when working virtually.… Read more “Check on Student Work without opening multiple documents”
Using Perusall to annotate digitally and honor student choice
I’m going to say this upfront: there is no perfect solution for digital annotation, but there are many tools out there that can fit or be tailored… Read more “Using Perusall to annotate digitally and honor student choice”
Template to Customize your Google Form heading
Do you use Google Forms? I shared in an earlier post how I have been using it to make some assignments for tangible and give students a… Read more “Template to Customize your Google Form heading”
