Resources for Distance Learning

Teach Better TeamBlog, Edtech, Innovation, Lesson Planning, Student Engagement

TL;DR: The benefits of pre-planning and having contingency plans. Kevin’s Top 10 digital resources and websites that he uses with his own students. 5 Bonus resources! Wow, what a week! With the increased spread of the COVID-19 and recommendations from the CDC, many schools are temporarily moving to distance, remote, or digital learning. On Thursday, I found out that my … Read More

Involving Families in Goal Setting and Reflection

Teach Better TeamBlog, Edtech, Innovation, Personalized Learning, Reflect Better, Student Engagement

TL;DR: The value of family involvement in goal setting and reflection. A low-tech method for involving families. A technology-based reflection tool for involvement of families. When it comes to goal setting, it’s important that we make it relevant and authentic for our students. Beyond that, we also have to involve their families. “It takes a village to raise a child.” … Read More

Tech Tools to Love

Jeremy RinkelBlog, Edtech, Innovation, Lesson Planning, Student Engagement

In This Post: Four new tech tools to try out in your classroom. Ideas and strategies to use these new tools well. We’re not quite living in The Jetsons time period (2060s), but our technology is getting closer and closer to mimicking the 1960s cartoon. Research has shown that nearly 70 percent of all jobs are in the technology sector. … Read More

Using TikTok to Build Relationships with Teachers

Jeremy RinkelBlog, Edtech, Innovation, Teacherpreneur

In This Post: An update on TikTok from Jeremy Rinkel: The TikTok Teacher! Four ways to use the TikTok app to build relationships and connect with other teachers. Hashtags to follow on TikTok to find content and creators. I am always aiming to look for useful apps that will enhance my life and also improve my education and as I … Read More