by Mark Heintz | Nov 14, 2021 | classroom setup, learning, self-assessment, self-reflection, Uncategorized, YearOfLearning
SBG vs Seat Time By Mark Heintz Nov 14, 2021 Standards-based grading and compulsory school time are two competing factors that send mixed messages to the school community. On the one hand, standards are a set level of achievement or proficiency that students attempt...
by Mark Heintz | Oct 29, 2021 | 2021-2022, classroom setup, learning, self-assessment, self-reflection, Uncategorized, YearOfLearning
Controlling Students By Mark Heintz Oct 29, 2021 I wrote in my last post that students have been leading their own learning, and at the end of that post, I encouraged others to start their own processes. As I wrote the last post, it became too long, and here I am...
by Mark Heintz | Oct 26, 2021 | 2021-2022, classroom setup, learning, self-assessment, self-reflection, Uncategorized, YearOfLearning
Gapminder By Mark Heintz Oct 26, 2021 I am writing these more procedural lesson plans because I have two new teachers teaching the same course as me who just started this week. They are taking over for someone who is moving into a new role. I wanted them to have a...
by Mark Heintz | Oct 25, 2021 | 2021-2022, classroom setup, learning, self-assessment, self-reflection, Uncategorized, YearOfLearning
Independent Inquiry Projects By Mark Heintz Oct 25, 2021 To say that the past two years have been a struggle for everyone is an understatement. Personally, I haven’t been the teacher that I know I could be. A few good friends have reminded me of a way to get back to...
by Mark Heintz | Mar 9, 2021 | classroom setup, learning, self-assessment, self-reflection, Uncategorized, YearOfLearning
When the right answer is ultimately wrong By Mark Heintz Mar 9, 2021 I was taught the right way to eat a Snickers bar in second grade. While I would like to tell you how to do it, I promised Mrs. Meadowcraft I would never tell, and out of my deep respect for her, I...
by Mark Heintz | Mar 13, 2020 | classroom setup, learning, self-assessment, self-reflection, Uncategorized, YearOfLearning
Day 130: And what do you mean by E-Learning? By Mark Heintz Mar 13, 2020 Day 130 I spent way too much time last night combing the internet to find the latest update on coronavirus. Schools are closing for multiple weeks and I can’t help shake the feeling that...
