Comments on: 8 strategies for reducing your reliance on homework

By: Wednesday Links 8-23-17 | Mr. Bright's Blog

Wednesday Links 8-23-17 | Mr. Bright's Blog — Wed, 23 Aug 2017 12:57:14 +0000

[…] 8 Strategies for Reducing Your Reliance on Homework– Matt Miller and Alice Keeler have a new book called Ditch That Homework. The cool thing about the idea is not just not doing homework, but how to be more effective in the classroom. I know I can always improve in this area. […]

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Diigo Links (weekly) | Mr. Gonzalez's Classroom — Sun, 13 Aug 2017 20:08:49 +0000

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By: Nicole

Nicole — Thu, 10 Aug 2017 13:55:54 +0000

Great post! I have just started realizing the ineffectiveness of assigning homework. Last semester I started giving practice at the end of teaching the lesson and students could take it home and work on it but I give in class time the next day to complete the practice. Those that completed the practice at home, turn in their work at the beginning of class and I check it and give them the opportunity to make corrections in class. Students loved this and most of them wanted to make sure they got feedback from me by the end of the class.

By: Liz

Liz — Thu, 10 Aug 2017 08:56:39 +0000

In reply to Nadine. Hi Nadine. I would love to see a copy of your calendar and how it is formatted. I teach FACS and there are so many real world activities that I could share with students.

By: Austin

Austin — Wed, 09 Aug 2017 03:23:48 +0000

In reply to Nadine. Great job Matt. is just that in implementing ideas and concept you need to consider other decision making person in the learning system. Examples are the parent of the learners and the school authority, one would need to orientate them about the new strategy before implementing them; except i don't understand your idea and strategy.

By: Austin

Austin — Wed, 09 Aug 2017 03:21:40 +0000

Great job Matt. is just that in implementing ideas and concept you need to consider other decision making person in the learning system.
Examples are the parent of the learners and the school authority, one would need to orientate them about the new strategy before implementing them; except i don’t understand your idea and strategy.

By: Nadine

Nadine — Tue, 08 Aug 2017 15:39:03 +0000

I create a calendar of real world activities/things that students/families can do. Everything ties into the curriculum! Students and families love it because the activities are meaningful, relevant and fun!