Lessons from the Beach: How to Keep Students Enthusiastic About Learning

Jeremy RinkelBlog, Innovation, Reflect Better, Student Engagement, Teach Happier

TL;DR: Engage students by incorporating hands-on activities and integrating technology with purpose. Build a supportive classroom environment to foster excitement and investment in learning. Focus on creating impactful educational experiences for the upcoming school year. I go to the beach every summer to help me relax and recharge for the next school year. This year I was sitting in my … Read More

Three Ways to Create a Safe and Peaceful Learning Environment

Jeremy RinkelBlog, Classroom Management, Innovation, Lesson Planning, Student Engagement

In this Post : Teachers are competing against the fast-paced entertainment, gaming, videos and much more Music can be a great way to transition – try guitar music Provide options for students Sharing without judgement is essential What gets and keeps people’s attention at a rock concert? Loud music, mind-blowing guitar solos, and super stunning light shows. Upside down 360 … Read More

Creating a Rockin’ Classroom Environment

Jeremy RinkelBlog, Classroom Management, Innovation, Lesson Planning, Student Engagement

Blog header image featuring a rock concert behind the blog's title Creating A Rockin Classroom Environment

In This Post: Creating a rockin’ classroom environment is about creating an environment students love walking into. Using music to create an experience for students can be power. Music calms us, creates focus, and inspires us. Which teacher’s class did you anticipate and love walking into everyday? For me, it was my high school history teacher’s class. He always had … Read More