Convocation of Learning

In education there is "doing what we've always done" and then there is being an EduRebel. This issue focuses on some new and upcoming ways to break out of the traditional box in your classroom!

PBL is the best way to get kids 'bought in' to your lesson by making it real. here are two resources to help you 'rebel' against it being 'too hard' to incorporate into your curriculum.

7 myths about PBL

Planning for the 'messy' implementation of PBL

Break your class into LEARNING ZONES!

AT THIS LINK you will find the description of the 7 Learning Zones of a productive classroom. The 7 Learning Zones System establishes routines, saves you time, and keeps you sane from the first through the last day of school.

In an ever more 'visual' media and society students must be able to communicate with more than text. Whether it be a humanities class or the hard sciences students must be able to communicate well via video as well as have empathy for others. What better way to have a lesson on this than a competition and nationwide audience?

Click here for the "In Another's Shoes" video contest for students ages 5-18!

Would you like to test and track knowledge or proficiency with your students? Do you want to provide proof of knowing something immediately including a 'badge' or certificate? Now there's a simple and easy way! Don't be uncertain about peoples' knowledge... instead, click here to learn how to Certify'em!

HS students or teachers need help with your Chromebook?

MS/EL students or teachers want help or an extra hand with tech?

USE THIS WEBSITE to check out tips and tricks or fill out our tech request form to get HS students to help you quickly! Customer service and helping everyone learn are our goals!

You can always find our site and form on the Maintenance and Tech Page on our Schoolcraft website.

Documentation of utilizing this newsletter or any of our coaching conversations can be evidence of Domain 4 "Professional Responsibilities" A, D, and E on your Danielson evaluation rubric!

Matt McCullough - Director of Innovation in Teaching and Learning

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