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
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
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
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
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