My Latest BAM! Radio Show Is On Giving & Receiving Constructive Criticism
Accepting and Giving Classroom Feedback: What Works? is the topic of my latest ten-minute...
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My Latest Posts
The Best Ed Tech Resources Of 2022 – Part Two
My end-of-year “Best” list posts continue… I publish a regular series called Ed Tech...
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“Frankenstories” Is A Quizizz/Kahoot-Like Game For Writing
Frankenstories is a Quizizz/Kahoot-like game for writing. You provide a prompt, players...
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Video: “ChatGPT, Explained: What to Know About OpenAI’s Chatbot”
You may have heard of ChatGBT, the Artificial Intelligence-powered text chat. Here’s a new...
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“The Pandemic May Have Eased, But There’s No Going Back for Districts”
The Pandemic May Have Eased, But There’s No Going Back for Districts is the headline of my latest...
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The Best Resources On Instruction In 2022 – Part Two
I’m continuing with my end-of-year “Best” list posts… Seven years ago I began publishing a...
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Around The Web In ESL/EFL/ELL
Eight years ago I began this regular feature where I share a few posts and resources from...
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EVO Is One Of The Best Opportunities For Free Online ESL Teacher Professional Development
The Electronic Village Online is an annual event that’s on The Best Places For ESL/EFL/ELL...
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“Want to Become a Better Teacher? Put Your Students Before the Content”
Want to Become a Better Teacher? Put Your Students Before the Content is the headline of my latest...
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“New American History” Is A Good Resource For Lesson Plans
New American History is a new site with lots of history resources, including a separate...
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SEL Weekly Update
I’ve recently begun this weekly post where I’ll be sharing resources I’m adding to The Best...
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The Best Social Studies Websites Of 2022 – Part Two
I’m continuing with my end-of-year “Best” list posts… You can see all previous Social...
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My Books
Practical resource with research-based instructional strategies to support all levels of Social Studies.
Practical resource with research-based instructional strategies to support all levels of English.
Creative instructional techniques to help middle- and high-school teachers develop self-motivated and high-achieving students.
Includes real-life examples of parental involvement initiatives: home visits, the use of technology and more!
Practical resource with research-based instructional strategies to support all levels of Math.
Designed to help teachers implement the Common Core in the ELL Classroom. Sequel to ESL/ELL Teacher's Survival Guide.
Provides research-based instructional techniques which have proven effective with English learners at all proficiency levels.
Insightful research and strategies for helping students want to care more about school and learning with high interest lesson plans.
Practical resource with research-based instructional strategies to support all levels of Science.
Tips for helping students to motivate themselves. Includes steps and lesson plans to help students motivate themselves.
Q&A-style responses to a variety of pressing classroom-management and student-engagement questions.
Provides over 50 original lessons for English Language Learners with a five-step process to increase student achievement.
My Other work
My blog to support and follow-up my Engaging parents in school book.
My Bam Radio show.
My posts for Classroom Q & A with Larry Ferlazzo at Education Week Teacher.
My Teaching English British Council posts.
50 teaching practices divided into four main sections: autonomy, competency, relatedness, and relevance.
My education posts on the Learning Network for the New York Times.