Transcription: A Lens for Reflection

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Can I Quote You on That?: Capturing Classroom Conversation

Ellie Gilbert

Here's a fun notetaking strategy to try. Ellie Gilbert records snippets of conversation from Katie Doherty's students, and then uses them in a debrief session to discuss student strengths, needs, and next steps.

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Keeping It Real for Students: Never Underestimate the Power of Reflection

Melanie Quinn

Melanie Quinn consoles a teacher who is recovering from a disastrous lesson captured on video, and shows the power of a “do-over” for both teachers and students.

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Same Old Books with New Intentions: Reflecting on Rigor and the Common Core

Jennifer Allen

When Jennifer Allen first skims the Common Core, she’s confident there’s not much new in the standards. But after further reflection, she finds rigor and depth in unexpected places.