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12 Angry Men: Soldier vs. Scout Mindset

Posted on11 Jun 2021

Tags21st century skills, authenticity, Blue Apple, education, instruction, relevance, Ryan Duncan, strategies, student engagement, teaching profession

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Last week I rewatched one of my favorite movies, 12 Angry Men. This black and white courtroom drama revolves around 12 jurors who must decide whether or not to convict...

The Empty Classroom and Promoting a Healthy Mindset

Posted on09 Jun 2021

Tagsauthenticity, Ben Talsma, Blue Apple, classroom culture, connection, culture and climate, Empathy, inspiration, lesson planning, teaching profession

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I went back to my old classroom yesterday, after all the students had gone home for the summer. Empty classrooms are always thick with expectation; they were built to be...

5 Books to Re-Energize Your Classroom

Posted on07 Jun 2021

Tagsauthenticity, connection, education, Empathy, Growth Mindset, inspiration, perseverance, Ryan Duncan, storytelling, student engagement

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Summer has always been an opportunity for teachers to stop and reflect on the previous year. What worked? What didn’t? And most importantly, how can we take what we’ve learned...

How Gameplay Can Enhance Student Learning

Posted on04 Jun 2021

TagsBlue Apple, critical thinking, education, relevance, Ryan Duncan, science education, strategies, student choice, student engagement, teaching profession

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I have a confession to make; I really, really, don’t like math. Even as a child I struggled to find enthusiasm for the subject. While other students marveled at the...

Give Yourself Permission: Taking Time to Rest

Posted on02 Jun 2021

Tags21st century skills, authenticity, classroom management, culture and climate, Empathy, inspiration, Jamie MacPherson, perseverance, storytelling, teaching profession

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I received a text last night from a long time teacher friend of mine. He said, “For the first time in probably 15 years, I am completely shutting down my...

5 Teaching Ideas to Remember Next Year

Posted on31 May 2021

Tagsauthenticity, Blue Apple, critical thinking, Growth Mindset, relevance, Ryan Duncan, strategies, student choice, student engagement, teaching profession

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Summer has always been a time of reflection for educators. It’s a chance to sit down and take stock of the previous school year. What worked? What didn’t? Which tools...

What Now? Taking Time to Relax Once School is Over

Posted on28 May 2021

Tagsauthenticity, culture and climate, Empathy, Growth Mindset, inspiration, lesson planning, professional development, Ryan Duncan, stress, teaching profession

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Congratulations! We’ve done it. It’s been a long, challenging year for teachers (that’s an understatement!), but we have finally reached the finish line. Amidst a pandemic we found new ways...

An Open Letter to Teachers

Posted on26 May 2021

Tagsauthenticity, Ben Talsma, classroom culture, classroom management, connection, culture and climate, Empathy, inspiration, instruction, teaching profession

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To Whom it May Concern: Congratulations! You’ve made it. You’ve persevered through the most difficult school year of our lives, and come out the other side. Along the way, you’ve...

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12 Angry Men: Soldier vs. Scout Mindset

The Empty Classroom and Promoting a Healthy Mindset

5 Books to Re-Energize Your Classroom

How Gameplay Can Enhance Student Learning

Give Yourself Permission: Taking Time to Rest

5 Teaching Ideas to Remember Next Year

What Now? Taking Time to Relax Once School is Over

An Open Letter to Teachers

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