In This Post: Aligned assessments are vital to accurately measuring student understanding. Four steps to create assessments that are aligned to your objectives. As an educator, assessment design can be a pain. Many times, we are tempted to find an assessment from available curriculum resources or grab questions from the “back of the chapter” and call it a day. However, … Read More
Servant Leaders: Lifting Others Up As We Lead
In This Post: Valuing servant leadership in our educational setting. Reflection questions to consider your leadership. Inspiration to go forward and lead others through service. In a society full of selfies, trophies, and competition, there are servant leaders among us. The goal for a servant leader is for everyone around them to be better because the leader is in his … Read More
Goal Setting is So 2009
In This Post: The case against setting New Years Resolutions. Approaching goal setting through a different lens… one that will help the chances of success! A guideline to set goals that are clearer and more attainable. Tiny shifts and time result in new habits and great change. Once a month, Dan will be writing pieces for the Teach Better blog that … Read More
Episode 3: Classroom Layout, Materials, and Resources, OH MY!
Welcome back! This week’s episode is all about the physical environment in our classrooms. And I meant ALL of it! In this episode we are covering classroom colors, classroom clutter, materials I recommend, as well as how to use resources in multiple ways! The goal is to help you create a physical environment in your classroom that is calm, peaceful, … Read More
Using TikTok to Build Relationships with Teachers
In This Post: An update on TikTok from Jeremy Rinkel: The TikTok Teacher! Four ways to use the TikTok app to build relationships and connect with other teachers. Hashtags to follow on TikTok to find content and creators. I am always aiming to look for useful apps that will enhance my life and also improve my education and as I … Read More