Building Relationships with Staff Online
TL;DR: Build relationships with staff by maintaining a consistent connection, having fun, removing obligations, and engaging everyone. Having a game morning meeting, using social media, and having office hours to chat, brainstorm, or ask questions are just some ways to strengthen relationships with colleagues. Thinking of your colleagues as a family can help foster successful relationships. “Education is understanding relationships” … Read More
Addressing Character, Excellence, and Community Remotely
TL;DR: Addressing character, excellence, and community with your students is a necessary part of education that should not be forgotten in a virtual setting. Strategies for addressing character, excellence, and community remotely include modeling appropriate character for our students, providing opportunities for student empowerment, and being there for one another. “Culture eats strategy for breakfast” – Peter Drucker. When wading … Read More
Why School Administrators Need to Embrace Social Media
TL;DR: Your community is on social media now more than ever. If you’re not utilizing social media to communicate with students, stakeholders, and staff, you’re not using a potentially valuable tool. In the “new world” of COVID-19, people are turning to social media even more. You should be there. There is so much value in simply listening to your community. … Read More
Using Retro Games in the Classroom
TL;DR: Some retro games you could use in your classroom include Four Square, Guess Who, and Pictionary. Games can be recommended to parents or friends who are wanting to add some fun to summer learning. Games that teachers loved as kids will spark excitement in the teacher that can transfer to student engagement. Retro Games: Four Square Do you remember … Read More