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Sharing Gratitude for Podcast Guest Appearances
I’m always game to talk about education – about pedagogical methods, about the “Why” behind what we do, how things might be changed for improvement, and anything else. Because I’ve been meeting less with my curriculum team and middle school … Continue reading
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Students at the Helm (for real)
[I]n Humanities, we had some academic goals focused on the stages of the writing process that could be achieved through a few different content avenues. So, I polled the students… Continue reading
Teaching Memo: My EdWeek Opinion Article – Hybrid Teaching Dos and Don’ts
Recently, I asked some 6th graders, “How do our to-do lists compare with Ms. M.’s playlists?”
“Yours are awful, Mr. Capone,” came the unflinching reply.
I smiled. “OK. Tell me why.” Continue reading
Teaching Memo: The Listicle Assignment (You Won’t Believe What Happened Next!)
Looking for a quick and easy way to engage your students in critical thinking skills like (speaking technically here) separating relevant from irrelevant information, compare & contrast thinking, and probably a whole lot more in terms of standards? The Listicle is here for you. Continue reading