As more and more of my instruction has moved online, I find myself strategically planning for more hands-on activities that take place off the computer. My students come alive with the face-to-face collaboration and interaction. One of my favorite “get up and move” active … [Read more...] about 6 “Inside-Outside Circle” Ideas to Increase Engagement in Your English Classroom
Active Engagement
What is a classroom escape room?
My #1 classroom goal this year? To have more fun. When I told my students my “fun goal” this past August, most looked at me skeptically and said, “Fun? Is this a trick? In the past few years, I’ve gotten lost in the standards and designed a lot of heavy hitting assignments. … [Read more...] about What is a classroom escape room?