Amber Chandler
Getting Smart
Hamburg, NY, United States
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Preparing Students For Future Success with PBL and SEL
By Amber Chandler - Over the last few years, I’ve developed a philosophy of a “Flexible Classroom,” where not only is the seating often changeable, but the academic, social and emotional needs of my students are met in ways that are receptive and bending. → Read More
Smart Review | Bridging the Language Barrier with TalkingPoints
By Amber Chandler - Parent engagement is important. Here's an app that can help teachers communicate with non-English speaking parents. → Read More
Would You Rather Be Traditional Or Prepare Students For The Future?
By Amber Chandler - Today's students need classrooms to prepare them to think, build, create and collaborate to gain skills necessary for future success. → Read More
How can I help students develop the essential skills needed in the decision-making process?
This is part 3 in "Mentor Me" questions about Social and Emotional Learning (SEL). There are five components of SEL: self-awareness, responsible decision making, relationship skills, social awareness, and self-management. Classrooms where teachers both overtly and organically teach these crucial skills give students the tools they need to be successful. Students encounter an overwhelming amount… → Read More
Smart Review | An Epic! Review From a Teacher and Parent
By Amber Chandler - As both a teacher and parent, I was able to appreciate the uniqueness and innovative features of the Epic! digital library app. → Read More
Smart Review: Check123
By Amber Chandler - If you’ve ever googled a topic and found a million videos, then wasted a planning period wading through them, this tool may be for you. → Read More
Building Confidence and Curiosity with littleBits Code Kit
Teacher blogger Amber Chandler reviews the littleBits Code Kit after observing her nine-year-old son using it and speaking with the lead designer. → Read More
Words of Wisdom To Inspire Educators
By Amber Chandler - The end of the school year is quickly approaching and many of us need a little motivation. Here are some of my favorite words of wisdom. → Read More
3 Lessons Learned Building Student Digital Portfolios
By Amber Chandler - I decided this past fall that my students would have digital portfolios of all of their work this year. Here are my lessons learned. → Read More
Why Spirit Week Matters to Middle Schoolers
Fresh off her middle school's Falcon Pride Day, Amber Chandler affirms that kids' social and emotional needs are at least as important as the academics. → Read More
Smart Review | Heart! Fully Forming Your Professional Life as a Teacher and Leader
By Amber Chandler - As a teacher who considers relationships the center of what I do, I was impressed by this book's take on having a positive influence. → Read More
Review of Curly Bracket: The Hidden Code
By Amber Chandler - As an English teacher, I'm always looking for books that can creatively get students interested in learning. Here, I found a winner. → Read More
Allowing Authentic Discovery in the Middle School Classroom
By Amber Chandler - Allowing authentic discovery over an emphasis on covering content is important for creating student engagement. → Read More
Smart Review | Mlob Rule Makes Fractions Fun
By Amber Chandler - The interactive app Mlob Rule makes the normally rote task of reviewing fractions into an engaging and fun opportunity for students. → Read More
Creating Powerful Student Learning Experiences with Escape Rooms
By Amber Chandler - In planning and creating an escape room for a powerful student learning experience, I've found these resources to help. → Read More
The New Art and Science of Teaching
By Amber Chandler - Robert Marzano’s new book retains the magic of the original edition while approaching teaching and learning from a new perspective. → Read More
A Documentary Around Equal Opportunity and Diversity in Education
By Amber Chandler - The education documentary Tested shows the struggles NYC students face as they prep for the SHSAT, a test that determines their future. → Read More
Becoming Macro and Micro Focused Educators
By Amber Chandler - As teachers, I'm proposing we zero in on one student a day, learning their stories and shifting learning approaches accordingly. → Read More
Let Students Use Notes on Class Tests & Quizzes
Amber Chandler shares techniques to help students learn how to take good notes and use them during class tests. The process also helps her improve lesson plans. → Read More
My Students Are Begging to Review Vocabulary
To enliven vocabulary study and strengthen collaboration, Amber Chandler is trying out Quizlet Live, a team-based game that has her students begging for more. → Read More