Call now – For an obligation free evaluation of YOUR classroom needs! Oh, if it were only so easy. Right? I recently decided it was time to replace the broken blinds in my family room. You know when blinds lose…
The Truth about Wallpapering
How education policies are a bit like wallpaper You know those home makeover shows? Especially some of the British ones, they use wallpaper to cover one wall and do it all in about an hour. Measure, apply, finish. They make…
The Coffee Principle of Differentiation
Yes, it is true – I drink a lot of coffee. And so, I also buy a lot of coffee. My daughter always complains I drink too much, I buy too much! (really?) But it would appear she is right.…
De-bunking the Dyson Myth of Multiple Intelligences
So, my husband recently bought me a Dyson stick vacuum cleaner. And I must say, I am a little bit disappointed with it. Now, to give it credit, it vacuums up the dust amazingly, has a powerful suction, and is…
Successful! Classroom Planning
Classroom Planning with Success in Mind! In a recent classroom I had a student from a non-English speaking background, a student diagnosed with diabetes on medication, a student with dyslexia, and another student with non-specific learning disability, a student with ……
William’s Model of Creative Thinking
Based on the studies of the creative person and process, the William’s model is associated with the creative domain. Although often used for developing classroom instruction for Gifted and Talented students, the model was for encouraging students who ‘march to…
The Maker Model of Differentiation
This short post is an introduction to the Maker Model of differentiation, most commonly used with students who are gifted and talented. Like the image embedded above, it is about creating a space for these students to flourish and move…
3 Ways of Using Bloom’s Taxonomy
One of the most commonly used taxonomies for understanding and planning education curricula, assessments and learning activities is Bloom’s Taxonomy. Named after the educational psychologist, Benjamin Bloom, who headed a team of researchers, the taxonomy was first published in 1956.…
Visible Thinking in the classroom
The Visible Thinking website from Harvard Graduate School of Education has to be one of the most powerful and fun websites for teachers. The routines are innovative and work in classrooms from K to Masters! The ideals are important ways…
The Science Fair
One of the joys of working in a University environment, though one I suspect is no longer available, is the rich variety of work you have the opportunity to engage in. Donna Satterthwait is a brilliant science educator and one…