by John McCarthy | Apr 2, 2016 | Differentiated Instruction, Pedagogy
Debunk myths that make differentiation seem impractical and impossible. Differentiation is more than strategies and more practical than a pedagogical ideal. Here is a companion post to my presentation for the ASCD Conference. This article and the list of referenced...
by John McCarthy | Mar 18, 2016 | Differentiated Instruction, Pedagogy, strategies, Writing
Writing is such an important skill set that requires a combination of honed skills and physical stamina to complete drafts and turn them into published products. Even though writing is an important part of professional life and work, it is likely that many people lack...
by John McCarthy | Feb 9, 2016 | authenticity, Pedagogy, strategies, Voice
Student Voice is key to student learning. Think about what motivates you more to learn something. Likely it’s where you have a say in what is being explored and/or how the practices and products will take shape. Our learners are no different. Here are resources...
by John McCarthy | Dec 22, 2015 | Formative Assessments, Pedagogy, resources
Guides for giving good feedback and using formative assessments are many and varied. Here is a distilled list of articles that create a solid foundation for doing both and extends practice for the veterans who seek to build on what they already do. If you have...
by John McCarthy | Dec 16, 2015 | Assessments, Differentiated Instruction, Formative Assessments, resources, strategies
Last year I wrote for Edutopia a six-part series that’s spanned two months. What a great experience it’s been to share ideas. The response by readers has been amazing. So what follows is that deeper dive, including added resources since the posting of the...
