by rodaniel | Feb 20, 2026 | Uncategorized
If you want more student-to-student talk (Academic Dialogue) without losing instructional time, Think, Ink, Pair, Share is a reliable go-to routine. It’s quick, repeatable, and it gets every student thinking, writing, and speaking—not just the ones who always raise...
by admin | Apr 25, 2025 | Blog
When was the last time you were involved in a quality conversation? What characteristics distinguished it from other conversations you have had? We have all been part of company that lost our attention because the conversation was very one-sided. An exchange that...
by rodaniel | Jun 26, 2024 | Blog, Uncategorized
The purpose of this post is to explore different ways and purposes for creating thinking routines that intentionally have students grouped in different ways and different purposes to enhance Thinking and Learning Framework (T&L) practices through intentional...
by rodaniel | Apr 4, 2023 | Blog
As we work to prepare our students for rigorous mathematics standards, I am continually reminded that the focus needs to move away from the teacher and shine on the student. Academic Dialogue is one way of focusing on the student. It allows students to talk about what...
by rodaniel | Mar 3, 2022 | Blog
As we work to prepare our students for rigorous mathematics standards, I am continually reminded that the focus needs to move away from the teacher and shine on the student. Academic Dialogue is one way of focusing on the student. It allows students to talk about what...