Today was my first ever attempt at an 8th grade version of MysteryQuest – HistoryQuest8: 1754-1898. An 8th grade historyquest has been on my “wish list” for a few years now. Timing We made it an hour and thirty minutes to try to meet middle school schedules better. An hour would be even better for [...]
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This post is part of a series on integrating the McREL research on classroom instruction that works with videoconferencing. Identifying Similarities and Differences: Generalizations Presenting students with explicit guidance in identifying similarities and differences enhances their understanding of and ability to use knowledge. Asking students to independently identify similarities and differences enhances their understanding of [...]
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