Heart of Education: Learning From One Another

Jennifer WaldvogelBlog, Innovation, Reflect Better, Student Engagement, Teach Happier

TL;DR: Veteran educators are our best resource for advice, inspiration, and long-term purpose. Stepping into the classroom of a teacher who is our opposite is an opportunity to rethink our own best practices. Global networking can provide solutions we can’t see inside the comfort of our own communities. When I think about the teachers who have made the greatest impression … Read More

It’s All a Blur: Lessons Learned From Endings & Beginnings

Jami Fowler-WhiteBlog, Reflect Better, Self-Care

TL;DR: Reflect on the lessons learned from the endings and beginnings you experience. To prevent the blur, reflect on the beginning and identify what you learned at the end. Create concrete ways to apply those lessons. How often do you reflect on your life, instructional practice, or progress towards accomplishing goals? Do you wait until it’s time to create resolutions … Read More

Social Media Network Series

Kari PitstickBlog, Edtech

Social Media Network Series Overview In the Social Media Network Blog Series, you’ll learn simple tips and tricks to ensure you are sharing the right message with your network. You will learn ways to grow your network and make connections with others in the world of education! Make sure to check out the course in the Teach Better Academy to … Read More

Building Connections on Social Media to Combat Loneliness

Carly SpinaBlog

TL;DR: Build connections on social media to combat the loneliness you may be feeling. This post shares 7 tips for connecting online, including joining Twitter chats, using hashtags to find like-minded educators, engaging in conversations, being vulnerable, and being mindful of what you consume. Have you ever had a teacher bestie? I have. I used to have teachers who worked … Read More

Five Social Media Tips for Everyone

PJ CaposeyBlog, Edtech

TL:DR: There are 5 social media tips offered. Start by adding value by creating content and contributing, connect to others, and amplify other people’s messages. Build a presence on social media by having new, critical, or interesting thoughts. When you amplify and put kindness and thoughtfulness into the universe, you will be surprised at what may come from it. Be … Read More