Part of the Cool Sites series Every Friday I am presenting free webinars thanks to American TESOL! We have an incredible time. Recently, we discussed the benefits of cooperative learning. Through cooperative learning students learn effective team work through: Accountability– students realize the contribution of each individual will determine the success of the task. Team [...]
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Cooperative Learning: Effective Team Work! 20+ Resources
Education Transformation Sound Bites
After feeling defeated by watching the Education Nation Teacher Town Hall, I was happy to attend the Future of Education Event, Elevating the Education Reform Dialog. This incredible conversation was lead by Steve Hargadon, Betty Ray, Alfie Kohn, Deborah Meier, Diane Ravitch, Sir Ken Robinson, Gary Stager, Chris Lehmann, Julie Evans, and Will Richardson. The [...]
Homework and Charlie Brown
While browsing online for the Charlie Brown teacher voice as a joke to a friend, I came across this fantastic video about the different ways children approach a book report. I remember book reports being one of the most popular assessments when I was in school. Now, I see my niece struggling with them. She [...]
How Do We Nurture Passion?
Earlier this week, I shared this video of sixth grader, Greyson Chance, singing a cover of Lady Gaga’s song, Paparazzi during his school’s festival. Feel the Passion… This video astonished me for many reasons. One reason is the passion that this sixth grade boy shows. He clearly loves playing the piano and singing this song. [...]
Reflections on the Alfie Kohn Live Chat
This past Monday I was checking in at the Barcelona airport with my laptop open wearing headphones. The people at Swiss Air were great at checking me in and very understanding as I relayed, “I’m sorry but I’m online with a very important author.” How else could I explain the beauty of technology or the [...]



