Flipping the classroom is way too hard.  It's not worth the frustration and time.  Kids aren't ready... unless we listen to today's guest: A middle school math teacher who has changed teaching and learning by successfully flipping her classroom!  Thanks for joining us, Melissa Hine.

We are back for School Year 2 and we are starting with 3 quick ideas on how to start your school year UNUSUAL!

Students are perceptive.  Very perceptive.  And it's the end of the year; no better time than now to ask them what worked and what didn't work in our classroom.  This week we hear from an 8th grade student reflecting on what type of instruction works for her.  We hope you're inspired to ask your students the same type of questions before they head off into summer!

Students are perceptive.  Very perceptive.  And it's the end of the year; no better time than now to ask them what worked and what didn't work in our classroom.  This week we hear from an 8th grade student reflecting on what type of instruction works for her.  We hope you're inspired to ask your students the same type of questions before they head off into summer!

It's May. Now is the time to experiment and try new things. How about reinventing homework so kids are motivated and their learning is multifaceted?  Give it a try!

Let's keep the innovative thinking going!  Genius Hour is a way to redefine teaching and learning in your classroom.  Here are some easy steps to get started.

Let's be honest, March is tough!  We're tired, on edge, and feeling lost in the abyss of the daily struggle of teaching and learning.  This week, we review an article that can help us all feel good again!

3 days of learning about learning at M.I.T. is boiled down to 10 minutes of ideas on how K-12 schools and classrooms can implement some of M.I.T.'s innovative practices.  And there is much to learn!

The story of TOMS shoes, TED Talks, and brain research all show that telling stories helps people engage in thinking.  How can we use this skill more consistently in the classroom to motivate students?  7 minutes is all we need!

The story of TOMS shoes, TED Talks, and brain research all show that telling stories helps people engage in thinking.  How can we use this skill more consistently in the classroom to motivate students?  7 minutes is all we need!