Trusty Strategies with a Twist
The longer we spend in the classroom, the more tools we collect in our toolbox. Every year we learn more and more about research-based strategies that yield results, but what happens when we accumulate too many tools and our tool box is overflowing? Is there a point when too many tools interfere with doing the job? I’m not yet sure but one thing I do know is that through collaboration we can reunite with strategies we learned and used early on in our teaching careers. As we revisit these trusted strategies, we begin to realize that if we just add a little polish these tools will work as good as new and can be adapted to online learning. Below is just one example of what I am talking about. Student Self Reflection: Own the Moment - Self Reflection has made a tremendous impact on my growth both personally and professionally. For many years my commute to work has been an hour or more. I always use this time to reflect on my day, whether it is prior to the start or after all of the madness