Derek L. McCoy

6 Steps to Becoming a Highly Effective Leader: Your Personal “SWOT” Analysis

What Is Leadership in Curriculum?

Some great guiding questions to help us in our supervision efforts – for teachers, school admin and district leaders

Solve the Frustration of Team Decision-Making

For us, group think is important – it drives our vision and mission! But we have to be productive – there are some GREAT tips and considerations here.

Math Chat – Solve Problems Together in Real Time

Great math tool here – can’t wait to try it out!

Interesting Critical Thinking Posters for Your Class

I was recently in a classroom and the teacher was leading group research – these questions would have helped make it more student-led.

6 Steps For Flipping Your Classroom

Must Have Twitter resources for PD

Resources from the great @cybraryman

Instruction That Works

Strategies for making instruction stick

8 Excellent iPad Apps to Enhance Students Reading Comprehension Skills

5 Ways to Have Fun with Google Maps in Class

6 Reading Comprehension Problems & What To Do About It

Great visuals and explanations to go along with them

On-the-Spot Scaffolding for Students

Supporting students while still giving them control

Building Strong Class Culture All Year Long

3 simple and powerful considerations

8 Steps for Students to Remove Their Digital Footprints

6 Principles Of Genius Hour In The Classroom

‘Genius Hour in the classroom is an approach to learning built around student curiosity, self-directed learning, and passion-based work.’ Starter points here

Four Activities to Jump-Start Teamwork Among Teachers and School Leaders

Collaboration strategies for your teams – get on the same page and be more productive!

Infographic differentiated instruction

TREMENDOUS resource here if you want to enhance your differentiation efforts!!