Lesson Makeovers
In 2021, I asked teachers to send me lessons that they wanted feedback on. I picked a few and developed a small online event around those lessons. These are the videos from that event.
Lesson Makeover Event – Keynote
For TeachersAfter looking at dozens of lessons folks sent in, I came up with three big ideas to address.
Thinking Deeply About Famous Structures
For TeachersRather than just learning about one structure, let's climb Bloom's and think more deeply.
Depth and Complexity: Patterns and Quadrilaterals
For TeachersWhy just "identifying patterns" isn't deep enough.
Engagement Isn’t The Goal
For TeachersWhile "engagement" is fun, it shouldn't be our main goal.
Comparing Fraction Strategies
For TeachersComparing fraction strategies? Let's take it even further!
Start High, Scaffold Down
For TeachersA high level of thinking also requires the support of thoughtful scaffolding.
Why I Don’t Use “Create”
For TeachersWhy I don't use the word "Create" when writing objectives.
Beyond Identifying a Story’s Problem and Solution
For TeachersSo your students can identify a story's problem and solution. Then what?
Context Clues and Classics
For TeachersHow to use a classic to revamp a study of context clues.
Comparing Strengths and Weaknesses
For TeachersGo beyond merely explaining strengths and weaknesses and get students thinking in interesting ways.
Big Products, Little Thinking: Wax Museum
For TeachersA big, impressive product doesn't mean that there was big, impressive thinking.