As this school year comes to an end...
🍀Tell us about one student who left a mark on your heart this year. 🍀No names needed.
🍀Just a sentence or two about why you'll remember them.
The students we remember often remind us why we chose this profession in the first place.
For some of us, it's soon time to close the doors. Is this you too?
But, before we do, some school days remain.
For those who are drained of energy, please help!
What are your favourite ways to keep learning happening yet keeping it fun in those last weeks of school? Inspire us ✨ with some fresh ideas!
One of my favourite end-of-year strategies is to hand more ownership to the students.
We do "student challenge days" where they work in teams to solve a real problem, create a game, design a lesson for younger students, or prepare a mini exhibition of what they have learned during the year.
It keeps learning meaningful while reducing the amount of teacher-led instruction when energy levels are low. Students are usually more engaged because they have choice, creativity, and a clear purpose.
I also like ending lessons with short reflection activities:
What are you most proud of this year?
What challenged you?
What advice would you give next year's students?
These conversations often become some of the most memorable moments of the year.
Looking forward to discovering everyone else's ideas! 🍀
Hi everyone,
I hope you’re all having a nice week.
I’m new to the group here, and as the founder of Inform(Ed), my focus is on ensuring the platform is a supportive, teacher-first pedagogical tool.
I’d love to learn a bit more about your current classroom realities. Specifically, what are the main hurdles or pain points you experienced in your practice this term? And, when it comes to tracking student progress or reflecting on your lessons, what kind of insights do you wish you had at your fingertips?
I’d love to use your feedback to shape what we do next. Thank you so much for sharing your expertise with me!
Best,
Hi Tommy, Nice to connect here on InTA. Great that you're jumping into posting straight away.
I'm not currently a regular classroom teacher (on a hiatus), but will soon return. I recall a main struggle being t i m e! Always pulled in so many directions. Having clarity on goals and tasks, prioritising, and focusing on those priorities will help me be more efficient in managing precious time.
Kindly, Laura
Can I ask something honestly to the teachers in this group?
How are you currently feeling about AI in education?
Curious?
Overwhelmed?
Skeptical?
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I was a new teacher. The student was rolling a cigarette. Right in front of me. I waited to see what he would do. Ask he lit the match, he looked at me. I found the words, "No Smoking", and blew out the match.