Excellent Ways to Foster Student Choice in the Classroom

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Think about your own learning preferences. Do you prefer to work alone or in small groups? Do you prefer to learn a new skill by reading about it or by watching a video about it? You have likely developed clear preferences and, further, you likely enjoy the...

Powerful Would You Rather Questions for Virtual or Face-to-Face Experiences

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This blog has allowed me to share ideas with educators across the United States and around the world.  It has been very interesting to note which topics have been the most popular.  Without a doubt, the most popular blog post on this site is How to Play Would You...

More Brain Breaks That Energize, Engage, & Focus Virtual Students

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So much screen time, so few opportunities for physical movement. Unfortunately, this is the current reality for many students across the world. With many students returning from Spring Break this week, it might be helpful to have a few new brain breaks to try. Brain...

The Practical Side of UDL: Ideas That Will Engage & Inspire

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Welcome to the second part on our series of Universal Design for Learning (UDL). Think of this post as a hub for all of the great UDL-content that Visionary Teaching will share. We previously explored the origins of UDL and why it is important for all teachers and...

Brain Breaks That Will Energize, Engage, & Focus Your Virtual Students

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Teachers have known about brain breaks for years, but there has never been a better time to use them than now. Virtual students sit in front of computer screens all day and need opportunities for physical movement. Brain breaks are short activities that are designed...

Exposing the Truth About On-Task Behavior

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We hear a lot of well-meaning educators talk about the importance of students being on-task.  Are they making eye contact while the teacher is speaking?  Are their heads down and focused on their reading materials or worksheet?  Are...