Teaching Kids to Evaluate Sources
Before the age of technology, conducting research was both less convenient and a lot more straight-forward. Students would have to go to a library, look through the catalog of books organized using the Dewey Decimal System, and then locate their book on one of hundreds of shelves. There was little room for unreliable sources. And […]
Research 101
Many students struggle with knowing how to begin the research process. They might have a topic, but don’t know where to begin finding the information that will help them create a product to demonstrate their learning. While there isn’t exactly a formula for conducting research, there are a number of strategies that can help students […]
Universal Design for Learning vs. Differentiation
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Differentiated Instruction (DI) both exist to address the varying needs of students. They serve the same root function, and are often confused with one another. Some professionals even use the two terms interchangeably. But UDL and DI are actually completely different things. They may look similar in action, but […]
Universal Design for Learning at Home
For parents of children with thinking and learning differences, the priority is often ensuring that they are getting what they need in school. But children are constantly learning–even at home! And the needs they have in the classroom don’t go away when the school day ends. An effective approach to addressing these needs in school […]
Universal Design for Learning in the Classroom
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) has gained popularity as an approach to teaching where teachers design instruction that meets the specific needs of a few, but still benefits all. There is a lot of theory behind UDL and the reasoning for taking this approach is sound. But what does a UDL classroom actually look like? […]
How to Avoid the Homework Battle
Convincing kids to get their homework done is one of the most frustrating (and most common) battles for parents. If you are lucky enough to have the type of child who comes right home and settles into homework, congratulations to you. Please share your secret. Many parents feel it is their responsibility to get their […]
Setting Kids Up to Tackle Homework
There are many factors that contribute to how independently and successfully kids complete their homework on a given night. Of course, the first and most obvious factor is their understanding of the material they are working on. But there are several other factors, including alertness, mood, and environmental factors that will make or break a […]
Differentiating Online Teaching
Lots of remote teachers are struggling with how to support their learners who think differently. It’s one challenge to try to meet a wide range of needs when students are in front of you in the classroom. It’s an entirely different hurdle when you aren’t even in the same room. But there are still simple […]
How Much Homework is Too Much?
When it comes to homework, we firmly believe that quality matters way more than quantity. We’d much rather see students working on a task for 10 minutes that effectively grows their thinking and expands their understanding than spend hours solving monotonous problems that reinforce the same skill over and over again. The “Right” Amount That […]
Supporting Students at Every Academic Level
In every classroom, there are students at all ability levels: right on or around grade level, significantly above grade level, and significantly below grade level. It can be challenging to address a sea full of different needs, levels, interests, and learning styles all at once. Attempting to address them all in one lesson, or even in […]
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