Breaking the Blockbuster Model

Where is education headed?

It's hard to find the destination if we're not willing to look at where we've been.



If you're ready to challenge traditional ideas about teaching and learning and re-imagine what's possible, you're ready to "See What's Next." Author and teacher Nate Ridgway shows you how to:

Modify "Movie Theater Models" of direct instruction towards more student-centered learning.Renovate "Blockbuster Model" practices like homework, textbooks, and grading.Create a "Streaming Model" of teaching that's accessible, equitable, relevant, and reflective.

Packed with practical advice and the pedagogy to back it up, Breaking the Blockbuster Model will empower you to harness the philosophies of UDL (Universal Design for Learning) and new innovations in edtech to re-envision the traditional classroom. Sharing from his own experiences and those of other educators, Nate Ridgway shows how any educator from kindergarten to college can:

Increase engagement and student buy-inPromote student agency and interactionOpen up access and equitySave time and sanity

In a time where many schools are seeking a "return to normal", Nate Ridgway helps you reflect on traditional teaching practices and take bold, innovative steps towards a "new normal."