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Are you REALLY using Learning Targets in your classroom?
I thought I had MASTERED using learning targets in my classroom. They were standards-based and written in student friendly language, but were they actually learning targets? I had posters and checklists. I made sure my assessments were aligned to the learning targets, both formative and summative. Or at least I thought what I was using…
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Amazon Classroom Purchases that are Actually Worth It
Amazon can be very convenient. Sometimes too convenient. Like you order things without even thinking twice because you can. Over the years I have tried to limit my consumer purchases. What do we really need? We are at a point in society where just thinking about the possibility of wanting a new item means buying…
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Helping Students Set Goals for the New Semester
Welcome to 2026! At the beginning of second semester I like to have students do a little self-reflection. We usually go over the midterm (first semester final) exam, then review the learning targets for the semester and what students still need to work on. I explain that while I won’t be reassessing the students on…