The Joy of Ownership

Written by Don Gillingham, Winter 2021. Entering the age of Covid education our faculty asked, “What do we want students to learn?” and, “How will they learn outside our... more

Tags: Carnegie Unit, Change, Content, Covid-19, Digital, Don Gillingham, Initiative, Objectives, Resources, SECnet

Personalized Learning in the Classroom

Written by Jim Scriven, Winter 2021. No educator goes into teaching to fail. Skilled educators vary teaching styles, differentiate instruction, and work to reach each... more

Tags: Differentiated Instruction, ETnet, Jim Scriven, Learning Styles, Mastery, Pacing, Standards, Technology

Cross Curriculum Evangelism Project

Written by Lori Flenner, Winter 2017. Involve your class in a cross curriculum project that results in a helpful resource for parents and their young children in... more

Tags: Activity, Critical Thinking, Cross Curriculum, Curiosity, ETnet, Inquiry, Project Based Learning, Whole Class, Worship Small Groups

Engaging Students With Learning

Written by David Bever, Fall 2017. Engaged learners need engaging teachers. Here are a few things you can do. Click Here to Read:  Engaging Students With Learning

Tags: David Bever, Dynamic Classroom, Engagement, Faith, Hands-on, Large Groups, Learning Experiences, MIDnet, Movement, Small Groups

Growth Mindset

Written by Rebecca Eifert, Winter 2018. You may already be practicing growth mindset, but check out Becca’s description of how it works for her and her school. Click... more

Tags: Completion, End Goal, Growth Mindset, Improvement, Obstacles, Rebecca Eifert, SECnet

Breakout!

Written by Scott Akerson, Fall 2018. Are you ready to break out? This will help. Click Here to Read:  Breakout!

Tags: Collaboration, Digital Breakouts, MIDnet, Physical Breakouts, Scott Akerson

Staying “Fit” with Progress Monitoring

Written by Dr. Kara Bratton, Fall 2018. Next time you see a Fitbit®, think curriculum based measurements (CBM) Click Here to Read:  Staying Fit with Progress Monitorin... more

Tags: CBM, Curriculum Based Measurements, DIBELS Next, Dr. Kara Bratton, Fitbit, LDnet, Progress Monitoring, Short-term Goals

The Truth About Homework

Written by Kirsten Suhr, Fall 2018. “Have you finished your homework?” This question is more complex than it seems. Find out why. Click Here to Read:  The Truth About ... more

Tags: Assignments, Choice, ETnet, Homework, Interactive Homework, Kirsten Suhr, Work Habits

Being Flexible About Flexible Seating

Written by Dr. Kara Bratton, Spring 2018. Explore some ideas and information about flexible seating so you can be informed about this style of classroom layout and... more

Tags: Balance Balls, Chairs, Collaboration, Dr. Kara Bratton, Exercise Balls, Flexible Seating, Flexible Seating Expectations, Groups, LDnet, Safe Seating Rules

Red Knight Institute Academies

Written by Adam Kirsch, Fall 2019. What happens to our students after graduation? Find out how one school answers this question. Click Here to Read:  Red Knight... more

Tags: Capstone, Curriculum, Diversity, God-given Abilities, Interests, LEA, Lecture, Red Knight Institute, SECnet, Secondary, Seminar