Visual Media: A New Literacy
Engaging students in creating and analyzing images & films is a key step in developing an important 21st century skill, says media literacy consultant Frank Baker.
Engaging students in creating and analyzing images & films is a key step in developing an important 21st century skill, says media literacy consultant Frank Baker.
Our Students / Two Teachers in the Room
by Elizabeth Stein · Published 12/21/2012 · Last modified 11/17/2019
After Sandy Hook, writes Elizabeth Stein, our mission is to honor the example of those who did what good teachers always do — put our students’ well-being above all.
New Jersey fourth grade teacher Mary Tarashuk shares a powerful reflection on tragedy and teachable moments.
Co-Teaching Teams / Two Teachers in the Room
by Elizabeth Stein · Published 12/16/2012 · Last modified 11/24/2019
There’s another elephant in the co-teaching hallway, writes MiddleWeb blogger Elizabeth Stein. Teacher teams are only as strong as their weakest link.
In October 2012 we posted our Fall Book Review Festival, featuring 15 looks at professional books. Our reviewers won’t stop reading – so here are a dozen more!
Common Planning Time / Two Teachers in the Room
by Elizabeth Stein · Published 12/02/2012 · Last modified 12/04/2019
If the search for a perfect co-planning relationship frustrates you, Elizabeth Stein shares 4 “simple mindshifts” that have made her a fearless co-teacher anyway.
Guest blogger Bill Ivey reflects on the prospects of girl-centered organizations to help address the gender gap in STEM career education.
Co-Teaching / Two Teachers in the Room
by MiddleWeb · Published 11/19/2012 · Last modified 11/02/2021
Elizabeth Stein and Laurie Wasserman, who shared blogging responsibilities at MiddleWeb’s Two Teachers in the Room blog during 2012, share some of the timeless things that co-teachers are thankful for.
Articles / Teaching the Whole Adolescent
by MiddleWeb · Published 11/16/2012 · Last modified 11/15/2019
Teacher Mary Tarashuk says The Walking Classroom podcasts make it easy to combine skills and goals that meet CCSS & other standards across multiple content areas.
Book Reviews / Responding to Wired Students / Student Engagement
by MiddleWeb · Published 11/12/2012 · Last modified 11/17/2019
Reviewer Jenni Miller found Transformational Teaching in the Information Age: Making Why and How We Teach Relevant to Students to be a practical guide written by educators who understand how we must teach students in the age of information overload.