Adventures in Education

During the episode here are the resources mentioned. Student voice boosts motivation—students 7× more academically motivated (centerontransition.org) Restorative practices reduce disciplinary actions and racial gaps (Wikipedia) Student voice framework: structures & relationships (SAGE Journals, transformschools.ucla.edu) Using student voice data to inform recovery and Opportunity to Learn (teachfo...

Growth Mindset Research Links 1. Meta-Analysis by Sisk et al. (2018) Found only a weak overall relationship between students' growth mindsets and academic achievement, though interventions seemed more helpful for at-risk or low‑SES students. Access the PDF: (englelab.gatech.edu) PubMed summary with DOI: (PubMed) 2. National Study of Learning Mindsets (Yeager et al. 2019) A large-scale, randomized...

Student Voice challenges the traditional top-down approach to education. Join us as we highlight the importance of empowering students to speak up, share ideas, and shape their learning. Because when we listen to students, we don’t just improve education — we reimagine it. Key Research on Student Voice Dana Mitra (2004) — “The Significance of Students: Can Increasing ‘Student Voice’ in Schools Lea...

Have you ever walked into a classroom and felt it was just… too crowded? Imagine trying to teach 35, or even 40 students in a single day! This is starting to become the norm within schools. In this episode we explore the impact of overcrowding classrooms, from Kindergarten through high school, and how today’s growing complexity, including trauma and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE), makes the c...

In this episode I discuss how I use math games within my classroom along with some of my own favourites, as well as some of my students favourites. Had to record this episode in two parts as our puppy is learning how to ring the bell to ask to go outside. Would love to hear what your favourite math games are and how you use them in your classroom.

In this episode I discuss how I use various technology tools within my classroom. There are so many, but I narrowed it down to a few of my favourite choices.

What if you changed how you ran things?  What if you decided to try something with a new twist.  Today's episode I discuss how I decided to change how I run and manage my literacy stations.  This new way has freed me up to be able to work with small groups, provided mini lessons, and so much more.  If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.  You can follow m...

In this episode I share some of my favourite professional readings that have helped me along my journey in education. I have always found learning from other experts to be one of the greatest life long learning experiences.

In this episode I share how I run a gamified classroom.  This is just a small sample of the fun that I have with my students.  Perhaps this will help to spark some ideas for yourself. If you'd like to know more please reach out to me via Twitter: @Mister_Ashmore or check out these hashtags for more great people #xplap and #GameMyClass

Gamification is using video games elements and bringing them into your classroom.  Come along on this weeks adventures in education as we dip our toes into this amazing world.

In this episode I take a look at flexible seating and the benefits that I have found to having it in my classroom.  How does your classroom look?

Join me as we take a quick peak into creating a reading culture within your classroom, but given students the power to self select their own books.