Promoting Student Engagement and Collaboration using Breakouts

Teach Better TeamBlog, Engage Better, Innovate Better, Lesson Plan Better

TL;DR: An introduction the many ways breakouts can be used in your classroom. A “how to” for planning and implementing a breakout in your classroom. As a middle school teacher, I’m always looking for fun new ways to engage my students.  Their current favorite? Breakouts!  Planning a breakout can seem overwhelming, time consuming, and daunting.  I’m here to help walk … Read More

Ways to Stay Well in Times of Uncertainty

Teach Better TeamBlog, Connect Better, Self Care Better

TL;DR: The importance of focusing on our wellness, especially in times of stress. Tips to stay well and focus on yourself right now. We are dealing with so much uncertainty right now.  We have never experienced something like this before.  They do not teach you how to deal with these situations when you sit through college education courses.  As educators, … Read More

98: Learn to Love Failure – Meghan Deegan chats with us about the power of reflection, getting over the fear of failure, and surrounding yourself with the right people.

Teach Better TeamTeach Better Talk Podcast

Meghan Deegan chats with us about the power of reflection, getting over the fear of failure, and surrounding yourself with the right people. Meghan shares how she learned to love failure, why we need to instill that same love in our students, and how we can question ourselves in the right way. Episode Highlights 0:46 – Previewing the episode with … Read More