TL;DR: During the interview process, teacher candidates deserve compassionate conditions through which their competence and character may be revealed. Some ways to show compassion are: provide details before the interview, set a welcoming and positive tone at the beginning of the interview, make it visible that you are listening, close the interview by asking if the candidate has any questions … Read More
Connect Better with Voxer
TL;DR: The diffusion of innovation is often used to describe the different phases of adoption of new technology. Voxer is not actually a social media platform but rather, a communication tool intended for a private group. You will learn how to get started with using Voxer. Tips and tricks on how to use Voxer efficiently will be shared. The Diffusion … Read More
Getting the Most Out of Twitter
TL;DR: There are multiple social media platforms to choose from. Determine what your needs are and use the app that will fit that best. Discover 4 tips for getting the most out of Twitter: (1) determine who is worth following, (2) find a way to collect the tweets you want to come back to, (3) engage in Twitter chats, and … Read More
Episode 20 | Featuring Alix Maffin-Pirie
Alix Maffin-Pirie is an enthusiastic English Language Arts teacher in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. She is a proud firefighter’s wife, rescue-dog mama, lover of the outdoors, board games, corny jokes, and a life long learner. Alix knew from a young age she wanted to be a teacher. Perhaps playing “classroom” in her basement was the first clue she’d found her calling! … Read More
Evaluating EdTech, Content, and Other Classroom Tools
TL;DR: Assessing Content in Education Systems (ACES) is a strategy for evaluating educational content created by the author of this post. ACES is based on four key spectrums: active or anchored, creation or consumption, educational or entertainment, and social or solo. Knowing how to assess content is a foundational skill, especially because the technical aspects change often in our fast-paced … Read More