30
Oct
2020
Engaging Students Across the Generational Divide
The world was a much different place when I was a kid. There were no smartphones or social media. Computers, for the... Read More
23
Oct
2020
Keep it Spooky: Using Halloween to Teach Your Students
I’ve always loved Halloween. Sure, free candy is a nice get, but I mostly love it for the ambiance. The leaves change... Read More
16
Oct
2020
Changing the Conversation: Praising Effort over Ability
Praise can be incredibly powerful. It’s that spark we see on our students’ faces when we offer a bit of useful positive... Read More
12
Aug
2020
Undo is Overrated
My daughter recently uttered the most profound question, “Do you ever wish you had an ‘undo’ button in life?” Now, I’d like... Read More
3
Aug
2020
How Can I Help Them? Tips for Supporting Teachers
“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.” – John Quincy... Read More
31
Jul
2020
The Necessity of Project-Based Learning
Recently I stumbled across an encouraging article in Edutopia. A community in Dayton, Ohio, was searching for ways to get students invested... Read More
27
Jul
2020
Encouraging Healthy SEL through Distance Learning
For me, it was the sound of rain. Like many educators, I’ve spent the last few months under quarantine, during which time... Read More
24
Jul
2020
We Learn by Doing
Tell me, I’ll forget Show me, I may remember Involve me, and I’ll understand – Old Proverb I’m not a particularly good... Read More