Branching Out is a weekly, bite-sized video series from our Professional Learning Department filled with engaging instructional strategies that can be implemented in any classroom.
You can find a sample of the topics covered in Branching Out below. To browse all videos, visit the Kane County ROE YouTube page.
MANHUNT
Put on your sleuth hats! Here is a way to get your students up, moving, and actively engaged with their learning.
Katie Algrim, Assistant Regional Superintendent of the Kane County ROE, has an activity that prompts students to seek out knowledge by turning passing learning into an immersive experience.
RESTORATIVE QUESTIONING
When it comes to implementing restorative practices in the classroom, a few questions can make all the difference.
If conversations turn contentious, Jordan Eggleson shares a strategy that gives students a new way to reflect on their actions and take the necessary steps towards resolution.
SPLASH WALL
Create a “splash” in your teaching!
Jenny Clark, Professional Learning Coordinator at the Kane County ROE, makes her Branching Out debut with a simple strategy to get students thinking and excited about any lesson.
