Four Teaching Lessons I learned from Russell

Jeremy RinkelBlog, Engage Better, Innovate Better, Lesson Plan Better, Manage Better

In This Post: A random conversation with a stranger taught me some very important teaching (and life) lessons. Learn to be mindful in every conversation, or risk missing important lessons. Never estimate your students. Love what you do. Become a lifelong learner. Meet Russell. I met him as I strolled along the boardwalk one morning on my family vacation in … Read More

Integrating Technology in Education: Are You Making These Top 5 Mistakes?

Teach Better TeamBlog, Innovate Better, Lesson Plan Better, Tech Better

In This Post: Benefits of technology integration If it doesn’t actually improve the learning process, it doesn’t really belong in your classroom. There is a danger in jumping on an edtech tool bandwagon too quickly. There are dozens of reason why a teacher would hold off on trying a new tech tool. It is really easy to fall into the … Read More

Visiting Other Teachers’ Classrooms: Seeing Life on the Other Side

Teach Better TeamBlog, Innovate Better, Lead Better, Lesson Plan Better

In this post: Often, teachers become experts at their respective age levels, with little to no experience at others. This leads to an unintended consequence of our profession. Stepping out of their daily work environments and seeing what teaching and learning looks like at another grade level can help change perceptions. Some teachers think of themselves as elementary, while others … Read More

Is Effective PD A Myth? (video

Rae HughartBlog, Innovate Better, Lead Better, Lesson Plan Better, Video(s)

Video Highlights: Let’s break down why effective professional development for teachers is NOT a myth, and how you can ensure you’re creating effective PD for your teachers. Effective PD is NOT  a myth! There are tactical steps you can take to ensure that you are building effective professional development for your teachers. Establish your long term goals and break them … Read More