TL;DR: Teachers need teachers too! It is important to reflect on who YOUR teacher is and how they have shaped and influenced you. Consider all of the different people in your life who have shaped who you are today. Last month I reflected on how teachers can influence students by making our classrooms a place they want to be. But … Read More
8/22/19 – #TeachersHelpingTeachers – Alex Valencic (@AlexTValencic)
#Mastery Chat Questions for Thursday, August 22nd, 2019 Topic: #TeachersHelpingTeachers Moderator: Alex Valencic (@alextvalencic) Questions (8:00 ET) Intro/Welcome: Welcome to #Masterychat! Tonight we are talking about teachers helping one another! Please introduce yourself and share the name of a colleague who helps you with time, resources, or ideas! #teachershelpingteachers (8:05 ET) Q1 Tonight’s chat is all about #teachershelpingteachers! In what … Read More
Student Teacher Mentoring 101
In This Post: Student teacher mentoring is an ART Anytime you have a new student teacher, the first priority is learning about your mentee. It is essential to build a trust-filled relationship with your mentee. After understanding your mentee, and building a strong relationship, you need to provide tactical next steps for them to continue to grow. Student teacher mentoring … Read More
How to Become a Connected Educator
In This Post: Connecting is what has moved humanity forward. Why becoming connected is the best decision you can make as an educator. Becoming a connected educator is not just about connecting on social media. There are many ways to be connected. A Brief History Lesson Whether you realize it or not, you’re lucky to be teaching right now at … Read More