by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Social Media
Social media will increasingly pervade the digital classrooms of today and likely those of tomorrow. Because of this, savvy teachers are pondering its implications and, most of all, its lasting effects on learning. They are also striving to find the most constructive... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Blended Learning
It’s a fascinatingly complex digital student that attends today’s classrooms. Because of this, new instructional methods that meet their needs and expectations have been integrated into global classrooms with much success. One of these popular methods is using blended... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Classroom Management
So imagine it’s finally here, the day for classroom assignments to be handed in. You wait patiently and expectantly after the announcement is made. One by one, your pupils come forward bright-eyed and eager to show you their best efforts. But wait—there are some... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Classroom Management
Turning around challenging student behaviour is about approaching any such situation with empathy and constructive attitudes. If you’ve taught in a classroom, you know this behaviour when you see it. It can be the bane of any teacher as well as a sign of despair... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Teaching
The word “advice” can get peoples’ hackles up in a hurry. It’s human nature to enjoy giving it and to loathe receiving it. However, Terry Heick at TeachThought has a few pieces of teaching advice here that you’re going to want to listen... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Critical Thinking
What exactly do we mean by self-directed learning practices? Whoever heard of learners teaching themselves?Let’s start with considering a few real-life examples. In sports, when a player plays a bad game, he or she knows what they need to work on in their own time.... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Assessment
Every teacher knows our classroom environments are meant to be places of learning and support. After all, both you and your students should feel safe and nurtured in this space. Teachers also know the lasting power of words. Ultimately, creating better learning... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Classroom Management
Students come in all shapes and sizes, ages, cultures, and demographics. However, like any other person they can sometimes be difficult to reach for any number of reasons. Whether it be a learning disability, hardship, or trauma, they require extra effort and... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Student Engagement
A productive school year happens when teachers employ competent planning and effective classroom management techniques. In doing so, they create the classrooms in which students thrive. How can we ensure we’re keeping learners engaged within these classrooms?The... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Leadership
Every teacher wants their students to be happy at school because happy learners are productive learners. Bringing kindness into your classrooms just got easier with a great free resource from Wabisabi Learning. Introducing our Classroom Kindness Posters, perfect for...