Balancing Book Bans

Suzanne RogersBlog, Connect Better, Lead Better, Lesson Plan Better

TL;DR: Book bans pose challenges for teachers, requiring them to navigate policies and laws while balancing their responsibilities to students. Teachers should familiarize themselves with school policies and relevant laws to understand their options and responsibilities when facing a book ban. Staying informed about current events and book ban developments, preparing alternative materials, advocating for students, and using book bans … Read More

Mental Health Awareness: 3 Key Ways to Be There for Students

William AndresenBlog, Connect Better, Lead Better, Manage Better, Reflect Better, Self Care Better, Teach Happier

TL;DR: Students need to feel visible and cared for. Say “hi” to each student, by name, every day. Educators who do this will create a small, but tangible and meaningful reminder for students that they are visible and cared for. Cheer students on. As educators, we have a wonderful opportunity to show up, demonstrate our interest in them as people, … Read More

Classroom Climate Toolbox

Nilmini Ratwatte-HenstridgeBlog, Connect Better, Engage Better, Lesson Plan Better

TL;DR: Consider the importance of establishing a classroom climate that is warm. This post shares lesson ideas you can try to establish and incorporate into your own routines. It is important to consider student voice when building climate. To make climate a first priority in teaching, there are 3 items to include in your teacher toolbox. (1) Build empathetic relationships. … Read More

Interviewing Dr Torrey Trust (@torreytrust) about the Wisdom & Productivity of ChatGPT in Education #tbpodcaster #teachbetter #edchat #edtech #education #highered #chatgpt #teachered #k12 #TeachBetter #TBPodcaster

Efraín MartinezWisdom and Productivity Podcast

Torrey Trust, PhD is an Associate Professor of Learning Technology in the Department of Education and Curriculum Studies in the College of Education at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. During her interview, we will discuss her own wisdom and productivity and about the world of ChatGPT & Education: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Vo9w4ftPx-rizdWyaYoB-pQ3DzK1n325OgDgXsnt0X0/edit#slide=id.p MORE EPISODES

Give Generously & Equitably to Be Inclusive!

Nilmini Ratwatte-HenstridgeBlog, Connect Better, Lead Better, Teach Happier

TL;DR: Consider the importance of giving to make a difference. Reflect on where you would like to help out to make the greatest impact by giving. Some individuals do not make New Year’s Resolutions. I’m one of those people who LOVE them! I look forward to timelines and smart goals and making those resolutions matter! I say make your resolutions … Read More