1E Designing Coherent Instruction

By the end of this course, particants will understand the new C3 Framework for Social Studies Standards, and how to implement them in their classrooms.   According to the National Council for the Social Studies, "[The C3 was] the result of a three year state-led collaborative effort, the Colle…

Examine videos of lessons for instructional moves that develop students into close readers.

All of the close reading modules could apply to content area teachers, yet this one has specific examples of close reading lessons designed for content area teachers.

The Internet allows anybody to post news and information that reflects their views and biases. Learn about some of the tools and strategies students can use to be proficient and critical consumers of information they find online.

Graphic organizers are a powerful learning tool for students. With mind maps, concept webs, Venn diagrams, and more, students can express their knowledge, plan their projects, and explore their content. There are many tools available to create graphic organizers and Google Drawings is a great free …

Research suggests that rule-based worksheets do not lead to better writing. Instead, explore these strategies that help students become curious about language and improve writing skills.

Learn how to manage your Email more effectively. Mastering GMail will help you to work more efficiently, and give you the know-how to teach your students how to manage Email the right way.

Get familiar with your Google Drive and get organized!

Wondering how to teach students to infer theme from a literary text?  Check out this module for ideas on how to teach this Common Core Standard (RL.4.2).

Examine videos for "teaching moves" during close reading lessons.