TL;DR: Students respond better to classroom spaces that are interactive and encourage exploration, movement, and collaboration. Students learn science better through instruction that allows them to have access to the entire classroom space when inspiration strikes. Consider taking the time to honestly reflect on your classroom space to make it more engaging to your students. How are you using your … Read More
20 Edtech Tools to Start the 2021-22 School Year
GotTechED the Podcast Episode #92: 20 EdTech Tools to Start the 2021-22 School Year with www.myedtechbundle.com Welcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode #92 called “20 EdTech Tools 21-22 School Year”. In this episode we’ll share 20 of our favorite edtech tools on the market today and talk about how we plan on using them. We’ll also share a great … Read More
I Need the Sea: Be a Student Yourself
TL;DR: Learn more about the West Coast Trail in British Columbia, Canada. There is a lot you can learn about the wildlife in this area, like black bears, just by asking. Learn from nature and experiences, reading and watching videos, and from asking an expert. Having experiences and being a student yourself allows you to be the teacher you need … Read More
Episode #120: Many Gifts to Discover with Livia Chan
Livia Chan’s true calling was to be a classroom teacher. Her journey led her to serve on the District Staff Development Team in Learning Technologies and recently returned back to the classroom as the Head Teacher at Burnaby School District – SD41 in British Columbia, Canada. Livia has been affiliated with the Teach Better Team supporting educators who contribute … Read More
4 Things Every Educational Coach Should Do
TL;DR: A school administrator is also an instructional coach, life coach, behavior coach, character development coach, and career development coach. To make an impact, every educational coach should build relationships, listen, stay positive, and start small. When talking to another colleague about a coaching training I had recently attended, they asked me why I would attend training designed for coaches. … Read More