Convocation of Learning
Tips, Tricks, & Good News at Schoolcraft CS V37
Teaching is HARD!
This issue of Convocation of Learning focuses on stuff that makes teacher's lives easier!
Student's Thinking for Themselves (60 ways)
Teaching can be exhausting. What if you could work less and the students work more? What kind of conditions or contexts promote effortless learning? Learning when they don’t even know it’s happening? When they’re (essentially) tricked into deep understanding? CLICK HERE to find 60 easy ways to put the onus on the students in your classroom!
Endless Google Templates
Does it take forever to layout that graphic organizer perfectly? Tired of searching for the perfect presentation setup? Not sure how to convert your perfect MS Word assignment? Click button above for more Google Templates than you could ever use.
What Should I Do With...
We all have verbs attached to our standards and benchmarks. We want to use technology when appropriate. How to I EVALUATE with technology? How do I ANALYZE with my 1:1 device? Use the graphic below to pick out what that means easier.
FREE $
Who doesn't like free $ for their classroom? Click the button above for very brief article outlining some great classroom grants!
We work too hard to work alone. Remember, you're not a silo!
Don't Argue Over Grades!
Tired of debating students about their grade? Adapt the template attached to the button above and let them argue what grade they deserve!
Student Tech Team in Full Effect!
HS students or teachers need help with your Chromebook?
MS/EL students or teachers want help or an extra hand with tech?
USE THIS WEBSITE to check out tips and tricks or fill out our tech request form to get HS students to help you quickly! Customer service and helping everyone learn are our goals!
You can always find our site and form on the Maintenance and Tech Page on our Schoolcraft website.
Schoolcraft PD Menu
Please use this button to check out all that is offered by your peers here at SCS to learn from!
Personalizing Your PD with EduPaths!
Edupaths.org is a state-run website (see: your taxes are paying for it!) of PD opportunites you can choose and complete at your pacing! Interested in learning about something? Chances are they have it! Bonus: you get SCECHs of completion!
Don't forget!!!
Documentation of utilizing this newsletter or any of our coaching conversations can be evidence of Domain 4 "Professional Responsibilities" A, D, and E on your Danielson evaluation rubric!
About Us
Matt McCullough - Director of Innovation in Teaching and Learning
Email: mcculloughm@schoolcraftcs.org
Website: http://www.schoolcraftschools.org/
Location: 551 East Lyons Street, Schoolcraft, MI 49087, United States
Phone: 269-488-7250
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