INSIGHTS & IDEAS

The Education Table Blog

Practical strategies, research, and perspectives from the Novak Education team to help educators strengthen instruction, leadership, and inclusive systems.

Use This Free Resource to Meaningfully Integrate SEL Into Your Class
Social Emotional Learning (SEL)

Use This Resource to Meaningfully Integrate SEL

How and Why You Should Bring Intentionality to the Opening and Closing of Your Lesson Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) initiatives have been acknowledged as important for many ...
Chris Bronke & Dr. Erin Ludwick · April 24, 2024
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students on computer and phone
Universal Design for Learning

Bridging Classrooms and Digital Worlds

As educators, we're at a unique crossroads where the traditional classroom meets the digital universe. Our students navigate social media (think YouTube, Snap, TikTok) with ...
Katie Novak · April 18, 2024
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Universal Design for Learning

What is UDL (Universal Design for Learning)?

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is more than just an educational framework; it's a powerful belief in the potential of every student to achieve high levels of learning. Rooted ...
Katie Novak · April 10, 2024
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a teacher trying to quiet a noisy classroom
Teaching Methods

How to Quiet a Noisy Classroom

Tried-and-True Techniques to Create a Focused Learning Environment Students are talking, working, or playing, and we need their attention. When I first started teaching, I would ...
Jeff Horwitz · March 31, 2024
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students playing games in class
Universal Design for Learning

Game-Based Empowerment for Diverse Learners

Why UDL? Back in third grade, my teachers noticed I took a bit longer to catch on to new stuff. After some tests, I was diagnosed with a learning disability (LD), and suddenly, I ...
Anne Wolff MEd · March 10, 2024
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students trying to figure out a problem on the board
Engagement

What is Productive Struggle?

My granddaughter is 2 years old and has hit that phase in her life where she doesn’t want help with a task. She’s fiercely independent and is determined to do things herself. As ...
Tom Thibodeau · March 4, 2024
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