In this episode, Jennifer and Hans break down the difference between a classroom observer and classroom guest. Later, Hans shares a few elements of his favorite classroom visits. [bctt tweet=”‘You can do whole child education EVERYWHERE!’ @jennifermappel #AwardWinningCulture #InspiringJOY” username=”TeachBetterTeam”] Listen on your favorite podcast platform! More Episodes [the_grid name=”AWC Podcast”]
AWC Episode #64: LESSICONS
In this episode, Jennifer and Hans break down a cutting edge lesson planning framework to teach the whole learner. [bctt tweet=”‘Good teachers model social emotional learning–all the time.’ @jennifermappel #AwardWinningCulture #InspiringJOY” username=”TeachBetterTeam”] Listen on your favorite podcast platform! More Episodes [the_grid name=”AWC Podcast”]
Building Relationships with Staff Online
TL;DR: Build relationships with staff by maintaining a consistent connection, having fun, removing obligations, and engaging everyone. Having a game morning meeting, using social media, and having office hours to chat, brainstorm, or ask questions are just some ways to strengthen relationships with colleagues. Thinking of your colleagues as a family can help foster successful relationships. “Education is understanding relationships” … Read More
Allow Cell Phones?!
TL;DR: The value we place on cell phones. Three steps toward allowing cell phones in your classroom… responsibly. I got my first cell phone in 1996 when I was in college. It looked like a brick– huge! You could only call programmed numbers from it, and I think I only had 3 numbers I could actually dial. After that, I … Read More
4 Steps to Successful Implementation of a New Idea
In This Post: Success on New Year’s resolutions rarely ever happens. But why? The “New Year’s resolution” model doesn’t work for educational ideas either. Four steps to successfully implementing the new idea you’re considering. January is often a strange time at my gym. New Year’s Resolutionists show up in droves. They pack into our small yoga studio spaces with their … Read More