A Vision Board for the 2022 You Want to Live

Efraín MartinezBlog, Engage Better, Innovate Better, Lead Better, Manage Better, Reflect Better, Self Care Better

TL;DR: Plan ahead for what you want to accomplish. Consider creating a vision board you can look at daily to help you achieve your dreams. Follow specific steps when making your vision board. “When we own our stories, we get to write a brave new ending.” – Brené Brown Live the life you want to live. This was the answer … Read More

The Power of Reflection and Connection to Assessments

Vernon WrightBlog, Grade Better, Reflect Better

TL;DR: Assessment is a time for students to reflect on what has been shared with them. Assessments can take all shapes and forms. Ultimately, what we want is for students to share their thoughts and understandings. Continue to reflect and assess your own life and challenge yourself to meet goals. It was a great honor to have been a guest … Read More

Reconsider Your Expectations

Jillian DuBoisBlog, Connect Better, Differentiate Better, Engage Better, Grade Better, Lesson Plan Better

TL;DR: Believing in students and setting high expectations for them can help them be successful. Find ways to get your students interested. Make sure the lessons and activities you are teaching are relevant. Know what your end goal is and makes sure it is clear to your students, too. Provide opportunities for your students to reflect on their own work. … Read More

Halloween & The Missing Key… To Student Goal Setting

Kyle HillXhausted Educators Podcast

Nothing says Halloween like helping students set goals right? This episode will dive into the importance of goal setting. Dr. Steve Smith dives into the missing ingredients for students when setting goals. He lays out the ultra importance of the planning phase of goal setting. Kyle then discusses “dressing up” lessons with novelty in the classroom. You can find out … Read More

Beat Overwhelm with a Goal Setting System That Works

Teach Better TeamBlog, Lead Better, Manage Better, Reflect Better, Self Care Better

TL;DR: The 4 Disciplines of Execution (4DX) is a goal-setting framework based on four critical components of execution: focus, leverage, engagement, and accountability. Focus and decide on only one or two goals that are most important to your success. Measure your success using a lead measure (predictive, proactive, and push you closer to your goal) rather than a lag measure … Read More