Dr. Michael Ida is the 2023 Hawaii Teacher of the Year and a long-time math teacher. More recently in his career, he started teaching computer science, and this transition has created a huge shift in his teaching approach and education mindset. The focus of his teaching and the design of the lesson has transferred over to student experiences and interactions. … Read More
How to Make Coaching Teachers Less Scary – School Administrators Mastermind Recap
How to Make Coaching Teachers Less Scary Join us for an insightful and engaging video discussion titled “How to Make Coaching Teachers Less Scary,” featuring our knowledgeable hosts, Joshua Stamper and Rae Hughart. In this thought-provoking video, Joshua and Rae delve into the world of teacher coaching and share strategies and insights on how to approach this important aspect of … Read More
Stay the Course in Ed Leadership
TL;DR: Educational administrators face challenges: workload, autonomy, isolation, and prioritization. Strategies include delegation, speaking up, staying connected, and using data. Persistence is essential for effective educational leadership. Stay the Course in Ed Leadership Not sure you want to stay the course in ed leadership? In the fast-paced world of educational leadership, staying persistent is like a guiding light for administrators … Read More
The Bumpy Road of AI
TL;DR: There are parallels between off-roading and teaching in the age of AI. Students are motivated to use AI and work proactively to tackle the issues. This post shares practical tips for educators to embrace AI tools in their teaching. “You may delay, but time will not.” — Benjamin Franklin I recently went off-roading with my husband. Now, we are not … Read More
Show 144: When “Just Differentiate” Just Doesn’t Cut It
Bryson is an elementary music teacher who is passionate about inclusion. He quickly learned how music teachers are not prepared to include special education students in the classroom successfully. This podcast is inspirational for every teacher, regardless of content area. Be aware of the sensory inputs in your classroom and how it is triggering students. Classroom management strategies for allowing … Read More