19: (No) Seating Charts and Vertical Thinking w/ Jo Ann Cawley
What if your classroom didn’t have a traditional seating chart? In this episode, veteran middle school math teacher Jo Ann Cawley shares how she differentiates instruction by randomizing student seating daily. Her unique approach gives students a fresh perspective, new partners, and a different role each day. Jo Ann also incorporates vertical whiteboards and student-created playlists to spark meaningful conversations and drive deeper learning in her classroom.
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