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November 13, 2019
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Changing Seating/Changing Teaching – What My 2019 Classroom “Set Up” Now Says…

I wrote the first part of this post in 2014….when I was making what I knew was a huge first step in my classroom environment. Today in November 2019 – as the last ‘student desk’ came out of my room … Continue reading

October 9, 2016
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Who Is The Focus? From “Centre Stage” to “Coaching Corner”…

I’ve worked a lot to “re-orient” my teaching over the past few years. This is not just in the ‘way’ I teach, the ‘how’ of assessment and the ‘what’ of the new content of my courses. There’s another way I … Continue reading

September 30, 2014
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Baskets on the Table: Supporting Students and Easing Transitions

Last year I made a big step and modified my classroom setup. The tables of 4 was a push for me to change the focus in the room – and I am happy to report that the ‘atmosphere’ is working. … Continue reading

June 15, 2014
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Quick To Make & Ready for Any Activity: Pre-made Table Signs…

This year, I have changed my class setup to pods of 4 desks (here’s why) – and am really pleased with the energy and interaction in the room. I made my first set of signs (numbered 1-8) as I waded … Continue reading

April 15, 2014
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Changing Seating/Changing Teaching – What My Classroom “Set Up” Says…

I looked out at my room the other day – the same room I started to teach in when it was a new school in in 1997. The blackboard is now a whiteboard, the screen is there for my computer…and … Continue reading

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