Stories from the classroom
The following blog posts on K-12 Education draw on my experiences in classrooms for over 30 years. These posts tell the story and my experiences as a ‘chalky’ and how I used intentional planning to support the learning of ALL students.
eLearning at Calvin: Towards a Model of Online Learning
The year, 2010. The location, Tasmania. The task, the introduction of online learning in a system of schools. Over the ...
The Foundations of successful Online Learning
Supporting the learning needs of all your students - ONLINE! Okay - that's a big call, I know. But let ...
How DO you plan your classroom?
My 5-step classroom planning process I was asked this question the other day. It was followed immediately by a second ...
Self-care in a demanding profession
Christmas Landcare – community based self-care I am sitting on an old bench on my sister's kitchen veranda, a private ...
The Secret Ingredient
I love that scene in Kung Fu Panda. It is the end of the movie, and the team, including Po, ...
Music a symbol for the differentiated classroom
There is something magical about attending a classical music concert. Oops, did I just lose you? Hang in there, I ...
The Coffee Principle of Differentiation
Yes, it is true - I drink a lot of coffee. And so, I also buy a lot of coffee ...
When not all students learn
Did you ever have a time when differentiating your classroom didn’t work? Yes, it happens. Sometimes there are times when ...
Differentiation – If the cap fits!
I decided to take my Man cap shopping. My Man has this favourite cap. He’s had it for years. It's ...
