TL;DR: To make the most out of social media, take care of your time, pause for play, be picky, enjoy the appreciation, and ask for help. Life isn’t picture perfect. Use these strategies to stay positive on social media. In my last post, I dove into the impact social media can have on mental health. In this blog, I am … Read More
Lessons Learned From a Northern Town
TL;DR: Respect the history of your stakeholders by being curious about how to improve interactions. There are many experiences, not things, to be grateful for. When you know better, you do better. Be willing and open to learn. The people you work with support you and are your family. Lean on each other. As you move on to new opportunities, … Read More
Your Legacy Message
TL;DR: What legacy message would you like to impart upon your students? Consider what message you would like to put on a billboard for your students to see. Students can create their own legacy messages too. In a year where many educators have felt like they’re not doing enough, reflect on what your students HAVE accomplished. As we wrap up … Read More
Telling Your Own Story Through Social Media
TL;DR: Telling your own story through social media develops a positive and effective social media presence. It is important to provide consistent and efficient information to families. Use of social media should be intentional. Maximize the use of your official sites to push out positive and accurate information. This post shares a number of tips on how to communicate effectively. … Read More
Avoid Tech Burnout with Strategic Ed-Tech Integration
TL;DR: To make sure we avoid tech burnout, we need to rethink how many ed-tech tools we use. And we need to refocus on how we deploy ed-tech to address problems. Pick ed-tech tools that help you do your job better, that make teaching and learning more fun, and are engaging. Shift your focus to what will be easiest for … Read More