My students are now reading an article of the week and writing…
Author: Cade Somers
The Year of the Debrief
Participate in the new student-led conference/advising process. Debrief. Team-develop a logic model…
Driving Three Podcasts Per Hour
I like driving. The open (or not so open) road. The changing…
Engaging Student Blogs: Meaningful Assignments for Students and Teachers
“Meaningful” is relative. To some, it’s strictly business, the ability to apply something…
Student Spotlight: “The Spark” and “The Stingray”
Student Spotlight: Drew G., Javier G.,Garrett H., Trevon S. Assignment Overview: The…
Be Like Mike: How ‘Tiny Brent’ became Michael Jackson – A Lesson in Giving and Using Exemplars
I’m in my 30s, yet I’ve taught Michael Jackson. Here he is: Okay,…
A Classroom Activity for Teaching Teamwork and Networking (with instructional plan and handout)
In response to a recent Edublogger.com Edublogs Club prompt, I’ve decided to…
Student Spotlight: “One Team. One Fight.”
Student Spotlight: Raven W. One of my 12th grade students, Raven W.,…
“When I looked at you, you weren’t cheering”: When Leaders Don’t Give the Right Support
Until today I haven’t participated in any of the weekly 2017 Edublogs Club prompts.…
From Media Mondays to Free-Exploration Fridays: My New Classroom Routine
Part of the Champs classroom management system includes developing a classroom routine.…