TL;DR: Staying active is important, during a shelter in place order, and always! Tips to get (and stay) active. One of the most important things for educators is to maintain their mental health. With so many states issuing stay at home orders during the pandemic, it may have been a struggle for you to stay healthy mentally. One thing that … Read More
Powerful Podcasting at the Hands of Students
TL;DR: How podcasting can benefit student engagement AND meet content standards. Basic tips for starting a podcast with your students. Why Podcast with Students According to George Washington University, “Students who said they aren’t that motivated at the beginning of class score higher on tests when they listen to podcasts featuring content.” Besides being a fun and engaging way for … Read More
AWC Episode #16: Personal Outreach
In this episode, Hans explains the secret to creating generational positivity. Later, Jen shares the best part about working with the Teach Better Team. Listen on your favorite podcast platform! More Episodes
Promoting Student Engagement and Collaboration using Breakouts
TL;DR: An introduction the many ways breakouts can be used in your classroom. A “how to” for planning and implementing a breakout in your classroom. As a middle school teacher, I’m always looking for fun new ways to engage my students. Their current favorite? Breakouts! Planning a breakout can seem overwhelming, time consuming, and daunting. I’m here to help walk … Read More
