The teacher must be sensitive to the student’s strengths and weaknesses. by Joan Reissman, MCAS Maven Every educator is familiar with differentiated instruction and blended learning. We are bombarded by multiple options for digital learning. There is a glut of high-quality digital content, but do we know how best to
As an ‘attentive observer’, you are both… always. by Cathie Maglio, Blended Learning Specialist Since my last post was about being a teacher, I thought I should write one on being a student. The American Heritage Dictionary defines a student as “one who is enrolled or attends classes in a
It’s More than Imparting Subject Knowledge by Cathie Maglio, Blended Learning Specialist Schools are people— students, principals, deans, librarians, janitorial staff, office staff and teachers. Of all these groups, the teachers are the most influential. They are the largest constant bloc, staying largely intact as students pass through, and they
Reflections on Hadestown by Greg Cunningham, Blended Learning Specialist We have many figures of speech in our language that refer to hell: “The road to hell is paved with good intentions.” “Going to hell in a handbasket.” “Heaven doesn’t want me, and hell is worried I’ll take over.” (That one
How to explain bad behavior to students by Greg Cunningham, Blended Learning Specialist These are difficult times for teachers. With MCAS looming, budgets due (and most likely cut from last year), and antsy students counting the hours to year-end, teachers have a small mountain of things on their plate. Add
The teachers’ job by Eileen Wedegartner, Blended Learning Specialist The job of the English teacher is to ensure that students can read a complex text with comprehension and formulate ideas about it orally and in writing. Teachers often walk a fine line between imparting their own views and facilitating an
Education and Inequality The “great equalizer” of education can only nudge the scales so far. By Greg Cunningham, Blended Learning Specialist In his FY20 budget proposal, Governor Charlie Baker has waded into the discussion of fair funding for school districts in Massachusetts. He has proposed large increases for districts that
Curiosity and Courage in the Classroom by Eileen Wedegartner, Blended Learning Specialist WGBH, one of our Boston NPR stations, recently ran a three-part series titled, “Teaching the Future: Climate Change Education on Cape Cod.” The series explores the challenges for teachers who are trying to teach about climate change when
What did he say and When did he say it? And what did he mean? By Greg Cunningham, Blended Learning Specialist When I read recently that UMass Amherst football coach Mark Whipple had been suspended for using the word “rape” in a press conference, a burst of memory went off
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