If you've been looking for a fresh approach for getting students to think outside the box and collaborate with each other, this may be just what you need. Hexagonal Thinking is a simple discussion strategy that can be used in lots of different subjects, in most grade levels, and it can be done in person or online. In this episode, Betsy Potash teaches us how to do it.
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196: Four Models for Doing Blended Learning in Your Classroom
195: Five Fantastic Ideas for Collaboration Projects
EduTip 16: Do a smooth first read.
194: Finding the Funk: 3 Ways to Add Culturally Responsive Critical Thinking to Your Lessons
EduTip 15: Set aside time to set norms.
193: Creating Language-Affirming Classrooms for Code-Switching Students
EduTip 14: Find teachable moments in the downtime.
192: How to Use Backward Chaining to Differentiate Instruction
EduTip 13: Add novelty to boost learning.
191: In Support of Trans Athlete Inclusion in Women's Sports
190: Why so many teachers are leaving, and why others stay.
EduTip 12: Model EVERYTHING.
189: Eight Principles for Supporting Students with ADHD
EduTip 11: Replace general praise with something specific.
188: Uncovering Your Implicit Biases: An Exercise for Teachers
EduTip 10: Use music to buffer "silent" activities.
187: Contrasting Cases: A Simple Strategy for Deep Understanding
EduTip 9: Use an antiseptic bounce to prevent off-task behavior.
186: Using Gallery Walks for Peer Feedback
185: How Teachers Can Support Arab-American Students
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