A common protocol in many elementary classrooms is “Ask 3, then me.” I’ve used this procedure from my early days of teaching. I quickly discovered as a first year teacher that there would be a line of students constantly around me seeking my answer to routine questions. By having students go to classmates for help, […]

OK… your students are using Google Docs, but are they harnessing the power of peer editing/collaboration? Even with pencil and paper, asking students to give constructive feedback and edits to a peer’s work is challenging and even overwhelming for students. Some focus only on spelling while others only want to say “Good job!” I watched […]