We've been working this year on helping more and more educators see reflection as a transformative act that drives deeper thinking, personal growth, and meaningful connections. It contributes directly …
Authenticity over compliance
“Many students seem to struggle with written reflection.” Dr. Traci Johnson is a big believer in the necessity of reflection, especially after a large project or assignment. However, the reflections …
Radically more reflection in half the time
“Three years ago I made the decision to intentionally include more student reflection into the curriculum.” Chris Johnson, a social studies teacher in Rochester, IL, had begun testing and using some …
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Reflection Can Be Powerful with Teams
This blog is focused on the use of Swivl Teams. Teams is now Reflectivity – learn why we changed our name → Start with Glows and Grows Sometimes the best feedback comes in the simplest forms. An …
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What Swivl means by ‘student coaching’
Everyone is familiar with athletic coaches. Most are familiar with instructional coaches, too. But what about student coaches? Of course, these are teachers. Teachers encourage …
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Making the Transition Back to School
It’s a question everyone in education is asking: What will next school year look like? While the answer will vary across schools and districts, we know for certain we will not be going back to normal. …
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I Love Teaching But Hate Being a Teacher
If one statement shows teachers’ feelings right now, it’s that one. The source is Twitter user @AnnieK1221, responding to teacher-influencer @NicholasFerroni. The full …
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An Instructional Model That Supports Students, Both Inside and Outside the Classroom
It all started in a high school math classroom in Washington, D.C. Two math teachers, Kareem Farah and Rob Barnett, connected over their shared frustration: both were trying to teach advanced math to …
Developing Teacher Agency Through Edited Video
This blog is focused on the use of Swivl Teams. Teams is now Reflectivity – learn why we changed our name → Teachers should be empowered to face the challenges they experience in their own …
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How Fairmont’s Swivl Setup Gives Teachers and Students More Freedom in Hybrid Classrooms
Throughout 2020, teachers began to adapt their teaching styles to remote or hybrid learning. Instructional strategies went into the experimentation phase, while teachers supported students’ academic …