It’s here! You’re either already back at school, like me, or just about to start. The summer prepping and dreaming is over. It’s time to talk the talk and walk the walk.
I’ve already been surprised by all the things I forgot about remote teaching, but I remain optimistic that I’ll do a better job of it this fall compared to the spring.
Now I’m prioritizing sustainable teaching habits and activities that get the students thinking MORE and me directly instructing less. Keep reading for my fresh ideas!
Back at it,
Julia
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CREATIVE WARM-UP IDEAS
I used to dislike the idea of beginning class with a warm-up or “do now,” or a “bell ringer,” as they’re sometimes called. It seemed like a waste of time or a way to force compliance from kids from the first second of class onwards. Then, in my third year of teaching, I had a…
Digital Physics Labs
This year I’ll be teaching two sections of distance learning physics. I LOVE physics – it’s been my favorite subject since my sophomore year of high school (hence why I majored in it!). The trickiest part about teaching physics remotely, however, is how to still do labs!? Luckily, I’ve rounded up a few great digital…
The new year is bringing many anticipated and unanticipated new challenges… It’s hard to spit out a coherent sentence on Zoom, much less plan lessons weeks in advance.
Luckily, earlier this summer I created the PERFECT resource to help me – and YOU – plan and stay organized this year. Grab your copy of my ’20-’21 Teacher Planning Workbook today!
Julia Ziac 