Monthly Archives: October 2020
How many things in our school life that we consider unchangeable will need to change before we survive the pandemic? How we use school time and days as a part of a positive andhealthy pandemic solution is worth considering. Continue reading
Piloting Schools in the Time of COVIDMonolithic thinking in the Time of COVID is unrealistic – it will fail regardless of its premise. Schools need to monitor and adjust programming for health and safety with programming for a quality education for all children. Course corrections are necessary. Continue reading
Non-Academic Skill Sets Required for Remote LearningStudent success in remote education will not be written using old assumptions. Self-motivation, self-direction, time management, focus, and how to ask for assistance are required for success in remote schooling. Continue reading
A Reading ReformationReading in the Time of COVID is not optional. Coincidental with the pandemic is a significant reform causing teachers to reconsider their abilities to teach all children to be effective readers. Continue reading
Teach Less Well In the Time of COVIDIf you panic that children will fall behind academically due to the pandemic, then teach less well. Cull the curricula. Use mastery teaching practices. Ensure learning of essential knowledge, skills and disposition. Children will learn what they need. Continue reading