Bücher von Nate Ridgway

Where is education headed?It's hard to find the destination if we're not willing to look at where we've been.If you're ready to challenge traditional ideas about teaching and learning and re-imagine what's possible, you're ready to "See What's Next." Author and teacher Nate Ridgway shows you how to:Modify "Movie Theater Models" of direct instruction towards more student-centered learning.Renovate "Blockbuster Model" practices like homework, textbooks, and grading.Create a "Streaming Model" of teaching that's accessible, equitable, relevant, and reflective. Packed with practical advice and the pedagogy to back it up, Breaking the Blockbuster Model will empower you to harness the philosophies of UDL (Universal Design for Learning) and new innovations in edtech to re-envision the traditional classroom. Sharing from his own experiences and those of other educators, Nate Ridgway shows how any educator from kindergarten to college can:Increase engagement and student buy-inPromote student agency and interactionOpen up access and equitySave time and sanityIn a time where many schools are seeking a "return to normal", Nate Ridgway helps you reflect on traditional teaching practices and take bold, innovative steps towards a "new normal."

The practical ideas in the latest of the DITCH series will help you find the sweet spot where tech meets students' needs. In this teacher-tailored guide, you'll find tips on how to use technology to differentiate learning. Whether you're a tech newbie or the school's device guru, you'll walk away with new understandings and strategies for transforming your approach to teaching.