Traditionally, teachers are able to have their entire class in their line of vision, allowing them to make sure students are understanding the material as well as making each student feel seen.
Engaging students virtually
Unit: Thomas Metcalf School
2020 State of the University Address
Illinois State University’s President Larry Dietz presents the 2020 State of the University Address, with introduction by Academic Senate Chair Susan Kalter.
The show must go on
COVID-19 has affected virtually everything surrounding education, and teachers have had to be extremely creative in delivering learning experiences for their students.
University High School Announces New Administration
University High School is pleased to announce two new administration changes for the upcoming academic year.
A Coronavirus update from President Dietz
President Dietz announced further Illinois State University actions in light of the unprecedented impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Veterans Day celebration
Metcalf Laboratory School faculty, staff, and students honored veterans on Monday, November 11, with an all-school assembly. Teachers Ronda Wilder and Crystal Patterson collaborated to honor the living, deceased, and currently serving military members connected to Metcalf. Families and veterans were invited to join the school as they acknowledged that our country’s freedom comes with
Bug eyes and blimp rides: U-High teachers engage students with virtual learning
Science teacher Emily Telford knew that it would be a lot more interesting for her freshman to examine sea level rising while flying over waterways in a blimp, so that’s exactly what she had them do- virtually, that is, through Oculus Go headsets that her classroom has access to.
Meet the @EdGamer Zack Gilbert
Zack Gilbert, M.S. ’07, emphasizes playful learning in the classroom to store knowledge into students’ long-term memory.
3D printed symbols as communication tools
Metcalf School vision teacher Margaret Byrd and speech-language pathologist Rachel Wells are utilizing Project Core’s 3D printed symbols to promote communication with a preschool student on their caseload.
Read-aloud discussions with early learners
Metcalf School kindergarten teacher Cassandra Mattoon and Illinois State University Interim Associate Director of the School of Teaching and Learning and Associate Professor of Early Childhood Literacy Sherry Sanden have a shared passion for honoring how early learners respond to literature.
