Teaching is challenging. As you advance through your career you are bound to face challenges that may seem impossible to overcome. But, no matter what roadblock or crisis you face, you can tap into the power of setting goals and planning, defining your future, and continuing to focus forward when...
Graphic novels present a remarkable way to convey complex ideas and emotions through visual storytelling. There is so much unexplored content in the world of graphic novels that educators can take advantage of. By implementing graphic novels into the classroom, you can engage reluctant readers,...
Our goal, as teachers, is to not just actively engage our students in learning but have them enjoy the experience and be motivated to continue learning. We strive to make our students want to learn and be passionate about education. Passion for learning is the driving force that can...
Roots are the strength of trees. The stronger the roots, the more powerful and healthy the trees. Their roots keep them grounded and strong through every triumph and obstacle.
Our students also need a firm, predictable foundation, and as the arborists, we must help them achieve it. This...
Classroom management is one of the most important challenges that teachers face. It can be difficult to keep a class of students engaged and on task, especially when they have different learning styles and needs. By tailoring instructional methods to cater to individual student needs,...
As summer vacation nears its end, it's time for teachers to start preparing for the new school year. While the break offers some well-deserved relaxation, taking care of essential tasks before summer concludes can ease the transition back into the classroom. Here 5 things you should do before...
Technology has empowered our students, who realize they have the potential to learn anything in exciting ways from incredible institutions and fascinating people. Most of our students want to connect with people around the world, share their passions and creations with an audience, and exchange...
I was recently presented with a student-teacher who was unfamiliar with Google Classroom. Within a week, he was a card-carrying Google Classroom evangelist.
However, being a student-teacher meant that he didn’t have a school Google email account. No worries: He made his own separate school...
Angela Stockman on Make Writing.
My goal is to help you remedy the problems that many young writers face when they confront empty screens and pages. These writers experience frustration and even defeat as they strain against contrived procedures with intangible tools.
Over time, these...
By nature, introverts prefer calm, minimally stimulating environments. Sooner or later, all introverts will experience the dreaded 'introvert hangover,’ which is the feeling of being completely wiped out from too much ‘people time’ or stimulation. This can mean feeling fatigued,...
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