Intelligence Doesn’t Have to Be Artificial

Aaron ElseBlog, Engage Better, Innovate Better, Lesson Plan Better

TL;DR: AI is changing education, but is that bad? Students have the capability to look up information at their fingertips. Embrace the technology of today and offer your students authentic learning experiences. Artificial intelligence is about to change how we do everything in education. This is terrifying to a lot of educators. They fear students won’t learn at the same … Read More

Congratulations, You Are Teacher of the Year

Colissa JordanBlog, Reflect Better

TL;DR: This year was challenging for teachers and students alike. We are all counting down the days for the year to end. Teachers focused on being intentional with our teaching, motivating students, and building relationships. We are the Teachers of the Year. Hey, you! Are you the teacher who eyes the daily (or for me, weekly) countdown to the end of … Read More

Redefine Your Rules: Flexibility and Self-Compassion

Jillian DuBoisBlog, Connect Better, Manage Better, Reflect Better, Teach Happier

TL;DR: Set flexible standards for yourself to increase self-compassion. Celebrate who you are. Focus on your successes throughout each day. Pause and think about your response before acting. Redefine Your Rules On any given day, I could list a few things that bother my inherently natural “I’M A RULE FOLLOWER” instinct. Things like: people standing in line on cell phones … Read More