Cognitive Student Engagement in 2023

Suzanne RogersBlog, Connect Better, Engage Better, Lesson Plan Better, Manage Better, Teach Happier

TL;DR: Explore the evolution of student engagement in the post-COVID-19 educational landscape. Do this with a focus on aligning education with student needs and passions. Gain insights from John Dewey’s philosophy and John Hattie’s research on empowering students in their learning. Learn strategies to enhance student engagement, including building personal connections, setting high expectations, differentiating grading, and giving students control … Read More

The Heart of Education: Taking Risks

Jennifer WaldvogelBlog, Differentiate Better, Engage Better, Innovate Better, Lesson Plan Better, Manage Better, Personalize Student Learning Better, Reflect Better, Teach Further, Teach Happier

TL;DR: Taking risks makes teaching more exciting and fulfilling. Start small with change to accomplish more in the long run. Risk-taking is easier for students when we build them a safety net. Failure is natural. Show students it’s okay to fail as long as we try again. Growing up, we’re taught to be careful: to wear helmets and knee pads … Read More

Proactive Strategies for Building Strong Student Relationships – School Administrators Mastermind Recap

Joshua StamperAdministrator Mastermind Recaps, Blog, Lead Better

School Administrator Mastermind Recap, Teach Better Team

Welcome to the School Administrators Mastermind Recap! Join us for an enriching episode featuring Joshua Stamper and Katie Miglin as they explore the dynamic theme of “Proactive Strategies for Building Strong Student-Teacher Relationships.” In this insightful recap, Joshua and Katie share a wealth of practical strategies, real-world experiences, and actionable insights aimed at empowering administrators and educators to create thriving … Read More

6 Edtech Tools for Fast and Easy Differentiation

Eric GuiseBlog

Episode 147

GotTechED the Podcast     Episode #148: 6 Edtech Tools for Fast and Easy Differentiation Welcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode 148 called “6 Edtech Tools for Fast and Easy Differentiation”. In this episode, we’ll talk about 6 of our favorite sites that actually make it possible to differentiate your classroom materials.  In a bonus intro segment, we’ll also … Read More

Audience Awareness: Shaping Student Writing Beyond the Classroom

Catherine DorianBlog, Connect Better, Innovate Better, Lead Better, Lesson Plan Better

TL;DR: Students primarily write for teachers in academic settings, but they also engage in real-world writing. Teaching audience awareness helps students understand their readers and write more effectively. Using a reader profile fosters a shift from self-centered writing to audience-oriented writing in various genres. Audience Awareness: Teaching your students to think about the reader behind their writing. When it comes … Read More