Refocus Your Class for Quarter 4!

Dana GoodierBlog, Classroom Management, Differentiation, Innovation, Lesson Planning, Reflect Better, Teach Happier

TL;DR: Spring quarter can be challenging with warmer weather and distractions. Tips: Refocus after break, use problem-based learning, and allow student-led projects. Get outside, link content to themes, and enjoy teaching for better engagement. Navigating Quarter 4 By the time you’re reading this, you’re likely returning from spring break. You are hopefully rested and refreshed and eager to get quarter … Read More

AI 101: Tips and Tools for Teachers

Mason NicholsBlog, Differentiation, Grading & Assessment, Innovation, Lesson Planning

TL;DR: This post explores the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in education. AI tools that can be used in education include MagicSchool, Diffit, Eduaide, SchoolAI, and Brisk Teaching. Some features of AI that can be used in education are email assistance, curated educational content, gamification, AI “assistants,” and reading level adjustments. AI in Education Over the past year, we have … Read More

Exploring the Link Between Student Misbehavior and Boredom – School Administrator Mastermind Recap

Joshua StamperAdministrator Mastermind Recaps, Blog, Differentiation, Leadership

School Administrators Mastermind community In this engaging School Administrator recap, Joshua Stamper and Katie Miglin share valuable insights and thoughtful responses from the School Administrators Mastermind community. They address pivotal questions, such as: 🔹 How do you differentiate between student misbehavior resulting from boredom or disinterest in a lesson and behavior issues with deeper underlying causes? 🔹 For those who … Read More

The Heart of Education: Taking Risks

Jennifer WaldvogelBlog, Classroom Management, Differentiation, Innovation, Lesson Planning, Personalized Learning, Reflect Better, Student Engagement, Teach Further, Teach Happier

TL;DR: Taking risks makes teaching more exciting and fulfilling. Start small with change to accomplish more in the long run. Risk-taking is easier for students when we build them a safety net. Failure is natural. Show students it’s okay to fail as long as we try again. Growing up, we’re taught to be careful: to wear helmets and knee pads … Read More

5 Classroom Strategies for Social Emotional Learning Support

Michele HaikenBlog, Classroom Management, Differentiation, Innovation, Leadership, Lesson Planning, Reflect Better, Student Engagement, Teach Happier

TL;DR: Social emotional learning is already integrated into everyday teaching, helping students develop essential life skills alongside academic knowledge. Teachers can enhance SEL by implementing intentional strategies, such as reflection for self-awareness, authentic assessments for social awareness, choice boards for responsible decision making, checklists for self-management, and promoting collaboration and cooperation for building relationship skills. These practices align with CASEL’s … Read More