TL;DR: The pandemic has caused many challenges, making safety an issue for students in impoverished areas. Ensuring safety for our students is a necessary foundation for anything else we want to accomplish with them. It has been several months since we’ve been able to greet our students as they walk through our classroom doors. I think we can all agree … Read More
The Role of Socializing in Adolescent Development
TL;DR: Socializing is an important factor in adolescent development. Emotional health impacts one’s physical health. Technology has both positive and negative uses, so be mindful of how your students are utilizing it. It’s important for everyone to still socialize in a variety of ways, as long as staying safe is a priority. “Both/And” Thinking is a more positive perspective than … Read More
Toxic Positivity at School
TL;DR: Toxic positivity does more harm than good. Having a purely positive mindset is a privilege, and does not reflect everyone’s realities. It is important to be realistic about the situations and emotions that are present. Telling students to see the glass as half full will not wash away their anxieties. Welcome to Teach Beyond! A few weeks ago, I … Read More
5 Tech Tools to Start Using Today
TL;DR: Calendly, a Bitmoji classroom, the Notes app, Google Voice, and Math Learning Center are tech tools to start using today! This post shares a link to each tech tool and an explanation of how it can be used in your classroom. As many teachers head back to school in new ways, technology is more important than ever. Here are … Read More
School Communication: Posting a Clear Message
TL;DR: Crafting a clear message is key when communicating with stakeholders. Be inclusive with your message and consider families of all backgrounds. Post your message on multiple platforms to ensure it is being received. Host live sessions to engage with stakeholders and be available to answer questions. You may have started the year in remote learning, in-person learning, in a … Read More