Tag: engagement
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The Best Review Game I Ever Tried (And How I Made It My Own)
Read more: The Best Review Game I Ever Tried (And How I Made It My Own)It all started with me locked in a fake haunted hotel room, trying to crack a code before time ran out. No, this isn’t a dream or a metaphor for teaching in April. I was doing a real escape room with friends, and as we struggled to figure out how three brooms + a chandelier…
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How I Bring Student Voice into My Science Class
Read more: How I Bring Student Voice into My Science ClassSpoiler: It’s not just asking “Any questions?” When I first started teaching, I thought I was giving students a voice. I’d ask questions. I’d run discussions. I’d say, “Any thoughts?” with what I was sure was an inviting smile. But the truth? Most of the time, I was still doing all the talking. And my…
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How I Fit in Fun Without Losing Rigor Before Breaks
Read more: How I Fit in Fun Without Losing Rigor Before BreaksLet’s be real: the days before a school break are basically survival mode. The energy is wild, the focus is shaky, and the temptation to toss on a movie is very real. But here’s the thing… I’ve learned I can keep my class fun and academically legit in the days leading up to a break……
