Julia Francis

13 Tools & Instructional Strategies to Engage Students with Technology

“Technology will never replace great teachers, but in the hands of great teachers, it’s...

What is Universal Design for Learning? & 7 UDL Examples

“In times of change, learners inherit the earth, while the learned find themselves beautifully...

What is Webb's Depth of Knowledge? & 20 DOK Questions to Consider

“To know that we know what we know, and to know that we do not know what we do not know, that is...

5 Benefits of Small Group Instruction w/ Lesson Plan Examples

“Instead of focusing on the relationship between class size and student attainment, we should be...

What is PBL? & 5 Problem-Based Learning Examples

“We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.” ~Albert Einstein

What is Istation? & 5 Ways E-Learning Platforms Empower Educators

“It is not knowledge, but the act of learning, not possession but the act of getting there, which...

NGSS vs. Common Core Science Standards: What's the Difference?

“Science knows no country, because knowledge belongs to humanity, and is the torch which...

How HMH Math Expressions Can Help Teachers Prioritize Common Core Math Standards

“If I were again beginning my studies, I would follow the advice of Plato and start with...

3 Examples of Professional Learning Communities in Education (Goals, Strategies, & Models)

“In learning you will teach, and in teaching you will learn.” ~ Phil Collins

Yucaipa Calimesa JUSD Fulfills Teachers’ Desire to Learn

Q&A with Kathy Jackson and Mark Pierson, professional learning leaders for Yucaipa Calimesa Joint...