Sample Resources

Teaching

• Online learning tools:
  • Review game builder: Gimkit
  • Discussion: Parlay
  • Feedback: Floop
  • Group feedback: Mentimeter
  • Group feedback: Slido
  • Stop Motion Studio
  • Best video conferencing: Zoom
  • Best LMS: Schoology and Canvas
  • Teaching Channel
  • Ecree
  • Khan Academy; formative
• 20 Tips
• Great Ideas One-pager
• Unit Design Template
• Direct Instruction Lesson Template
• Inquiry Lesson Plan Template
• Novice Advantage Poster
• Assessment Prezi
• Newsela
• Common Core Materials Review
• Fund for Teachers
• Most popular ed-tech

Leadership & Policy

• Research, Policy, or Advocacy? Prezi
• Education Policy Prezi
• 2010 Capitol Hill white paper
• 2013 Capitol Hill white paper
• Annotated compensation links
• Automate Teachers?

Science

• Science Resources
• Sample Water Lab
• Sink or Float Lesson
• Aluminum Boats Lesson
• Aluminum Boats Lab
• Digestive Demo Notes
• Science PD Presentation

Recommended Books

I always like getting book recommendations from colleagues, so here are a couple snapshots of some of my favorites. 

I use these with students, teachers, administrators, and policymakers. Many of my classes and professional learning are predicated on ideas in these books.