Is your classroom evaluation the “Greatest Show On Earth?” While working with many schools and districts I often discuss the evaluation process with both principals and their administration, as well as their teachers. It’s always a somewhat touchy subject, but I’ve never been able to figure out why. Why the current system is lacking. While I fully understand that you … Read More
3 Ways Using Links in Google Docs Can Help in Your Classroom
What are Links? Just a quick refresher: links (or hyperlinks) are data that a user can directly follow either by clicking, tapping, or hovering. In other words, links use web addresses to make words or parts of documents connect to other content on the web. For example: This Link takes you to get a FREE copy of my ebook. (Yes, I am … Read More
Are Student Goals SMART in Your Classroom?
Why Should You Have Student’s Write Goals? Goal writing in your classroom is one of the simplest ways to increase student focus and engage them in the learning they will be working on each day. Having students write goals also increases their accountability and ownership of learning. If you haven’t heard how awesome goal writing for students is, or how it … Read More
3 Things Principals Should Know When They Are In Your Classroom.
That moment when… It’s last period, you’re fighting off a cold, and you had a late night dealing with who knows what, so your lesson isn’t as polished as you would like it to be. All of a sudden, you see your door creep open and your principal walks in. As you look around your room, you quickly assess the engagement … Read More
What A Smile Means For Your School Year
How do you greet your students? As we begin the school year, and are buying discount school supplies in bulk, make sure you take the time to pick up a smile for your students. It becomes difficult to mentally sift through the mile-long to-do lists, organizing your classroom, as well as, the number of staff and team meetings you need … Read More