by Lee Watanabe Crockett | Critical Thinking
A productive school year happens when teachers employ competent planning and effective classroom management techniques. In doing so, they create the classroom environs in which students thrive. How can we ensure we’re keeping learners engaged within... 
by Lee Watanabe Crockett | Classroom Management
Teachers spend a lot of time with their students during the week. In this time, a teacher will take on the role of a guide, a counsellor, a facilitator, and sometimes a friend. Making learner connections in meaningful and supportive ways is a priority for... 
by Lee Watanabe Crockett | Essential Questions
In any great lesson, an essential question is what drives your learners’ quest for knowledge and discovery. How do we begin writing essential questions that matter? One of the essential shifts in modern learning is students becoming creators of knowledge.... 
by Lee Watanabe Crockett | Project Based Learning
Social networks are a major part of most students’ lives. They have great capacity as learning tools if used properly. When integrating social media activities with project-based learning, students become more engaged in solving problems. It makes perfect sense... 
by Lee Watanabe Crockett | Assessment
When it comes to classroom productivity, the ideal classroom is a happy one. It means students are creating solutions and projects that have meaning and purpose. It’s where they gladly take initiatives and assume responsible ownership of class time. Above all,... 
by Lee Watanabe Crockett | Social Media
Twitter can be an exceptional learning tool. In today’s classroom, the prospect of using social media in learning gets kids excited. Learning using social media can be effective and enjoyable. These Twitter-based classroom activities will show you how.... 
by Lee Watanabe Crockett | Student Engagement
Building student connection means building trust and ensuring the best learning outcomes. Using the right classroom engagement strategies, you can make this a regular occurrence in all your classes. Teachers that connect meaningfully to students can make the biggest... 
by Lee Watanabe Crockett | Essential Questions
There are innumerable ways for teachers to help students develop independent thinking skills. When students become active learners, they learn that there might be more than one correct answer to a question and whether an answer is “correct” might be more subjective... 
by Lee Watanabe Crockett | Flipped Learning
Einstein’s famous formula changed the world. We believe the following equation will change education: FL + PBL = GL (Flipped Learning + Project Based Learning = Great Learning) In a nutshell, lectures are done at home and projects are done in the classroom, though... 
by Lee Watanabe Crockett | Media Fluency
Teachers and parents are always looking for the right scenarios to promote blended learning engagement. We see the potential in creating forums and using apps, websites and other virtual tools to promote creativity and higher-level learning. Implementing blended... 