TL;DR: It may be difficult to keep up the energy that inspired us at the beginning of the new year for our resolutions. Consider using the Wellness Wheel. It is a great visual tool to assess 8 dimensions of wellness. The goal is to discover which parts are active and which parts need more focused attention. Let’s check in on … Read More
Using ChatGPT in the Writing Process
TL;DR: As teachers, we can accept and embrace AI tools. Some examples of how chatbots can be acknowledged as part of the writing process are shared. See AI chat as a way to help prepare students for the future. Using ChatGPT in the Writing Process I’ll admit, my first reaction to AI authors was a mixture of horror and fascination, … Read More
Online Teaching to Level the Educational Playing Field
TL;DR: Explore teaching online to level educational playing fields to benefit students, educators and parents. Consider making your own website or classroom site so that there is a transparent home-school connection when you are teaching. We teach students that belong to parents and build connections online with the community you teach; it is our next generation. It’s that moment in … Read More
Show 105: Value Every Moment with Student and Teachers
[bctt tweet=”Anytime I can spend my day listening to this amazing leader is time well spent. This show is a must listen!” username=”@Joe_Sanfelippo”] Joe Sanfelippo is the ultimate leader. He is the current superintendent of the Fall Creek Wisconsin School District, #GoCrickets. He drives his district, administrators, teachers, and students to think outside of the box and explore what they … Read More
Words to Use and Words to Lose in 2023
TL;DR: Reflect on your current habits so you can identify what you want to change for the upcoming year. Lose words like just, should, and have to. Instead, choose statements like I get to, I love to, I choose to, and I desire to. As we enter into a new year, I always love reflecting on my current habits so … Read More