I’m dating myself here, but when I was in middle and high school, my late time viewing was often Nick at Nite. I watched The Donna Reed Show, Bewitched, My Three Sons, and The Munsters – shows from the 1950s
Making Classic Literature Relevant: 10 ’80s Pop Culture References to Engage Gen Z Readers
Dear Fellow English Teachers, Remember when we used to lament that our students just didn’t “get” our cultural references? Well, I’ve got news for you: the times, they are a-changin’ (and yes, some of our students will get that reference
Beyond Likes and Follows: Cultivating Authentic Student Engagement in the Digital Age
Ping! Another like on your carefully curated Instagram post. Ding! A student submits their homework right on time. In the world of social media and education, are we chasing the same hollow victories? We all know how tempting it can
From Hip-Hop Battles to Ethical Dilemmas: The Evolution of a Research Project
Let’s go back to last year for a moment. It was the moment when I decided to give a research alternate assignment aimed at students who were stalling on the whole-class assignment I already gave them. And the results led
Revisiting AI in the English Classroom, Now Armed With The Power of Storytelling and the Nature of Knowledge in 2024-2025
As we approach the 2024-2025 school year, I find myself looking at my classroom through the lens of compelling storytelling and cutting-edge technology. I’m looking back at my thoughts from last year regarding AI in the English classroom, as well