About the Author: Jenn Breisacher

After moving from a teacher-dominated classroom to a truly student-centered one, Jenn found herself helping colleagues who wanted to follow her lead.  In 2018 she decided to expand outside of her school walls and help those out there who were also trying to figure out this fantastic method of instruction to ignite intrinsic motivation in their students. Read more about her journey with Student-Centered World at studentcenteredworld.com/about

How ChatGPT is Changing the Classroom in the Era of Artificial Intelligence

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ChatGPT is a new artificial intelligence software that will answer a prompt with a detailed response. This program from OpenAI does require registering for an account (including using a valid phone number) but has no cost associated with it. Once you register, you can ask it anything you would like and it will give you … Read more

ADEPT Observation Success in the 21st-Century Classroom

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The Expanded ADEPT Support and Evaluation System is used in South Carolina for teacher observation and evaluations. ADEPT Observations are conducted by principals, instructional coaches, or other trained evaluators. Teachers are rated in each of five performance categories on a scale of 1 to 4. The evaluation system was designed with the belief that teachers possess … Read more

The Danielson Framework and Your K-12 Observation Success

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The Danielson Framework for teacher observations has become increasingly popular in school districts around the country. What sets the Danielson Framework apart from other teacher evaluation systems is the level of specificity used to construct teacher observation rubrics. By breaking down teaching into parts and providing a clear description for each, the Danielson Framework provides educators with … Read more

Marzano Observation Success in the 21st-Century Classroom

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Many school districts have implemented the Marzano observation model of teacher evaluation. The Marzano Focused Teacher Evaluation Model was one of the first formal observations to be implemented in schools across the country. It was created to address concerns with teacher evaluations and provide specific criteria for what should be observed during an evaluation. The … Read more

Acing Your OTES 2.0 Observation the Easy Way

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Over time, teacher observation models have changed the landscape of classroom observations. We wanted to provide a tool for teachers and their mentors that can be used when creating OTES 2.0 goals examples so they may examine the effectiveness of their instruction. The online tool, Ohio Teacher Evaluation System (OTES), was created in 2011 by … Read more

NIET Observation Success in the 21st-Century Classroom

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There are specific elements to keep in mind when preparing for a NIET Observation. The NIET Teaching Standards Rubric, based on research-based criteria, makes it easy to give feedback regarding a teacher’s instruction and encourages collaboration around a shared goal that corresponds with student performance. NIET Observation criteria aim to produce a concise, accurate, and … Read more

T-TESS Observation Success in the 21st-Century Classroom

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When teachers are trying to ace their T-TESS observation in the classroom, they often face issues when it comes to student engagement. Luckily, there are easy ways for teachers to increase that engagement to get the most out of their Texas teacher evaluation. The T-TESS teacher observation system is a comprehensive evaluation tool that focuses … Read more

Genius Experiential Learning Theory in the 21st-Century Classroom

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Teachers often have an interest in experiential learning theory not because of what it is, but because of what it does. Experiential learning theory is an umbrella term for a collection of similar theories rather than one singular theory, but there are some commonalities. Most important is the idea that learning through experience is better or more … Read more

The Eye-Opening Pandemic Effects on Students Moving Forward

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Does anyone else feel like the pandemic changed the game of learning forever? I think we all know it has, but we don’t want to admit that sometimes we need to change how we teach in order for students to get the experience they deserve, especially by understanding the pandemic effects on students. It’s no … Read more

Using Classroom Management Hand Signals for Behavior

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We are constantly trying to find good tips to help us with classroom management in the classroom. Something that is often discussed is the concept of classroom management hand signals as nonverbal cues to student needs. It’s genius, really. Classroom hand signals help teachers control the class without saying a word. It’s an extremely simple … Read more

Hands On Learning Benefits for Easy K-12 Implementation

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We know that learner-centered education is all the rage in education circles, but are there actually hands on learning benefits that outweigh the time it takes to craft these lessons? While we constantly hear about the benefits of hands-on learning, we often end up questioning whether this is really an effective way for young children … Read more