TL;DR: Social media is a great tool, but it needs to be used safely. Six tips to stay safe on social media as an educator. Ok, at this point, I think we all know I’m a fan of social media. And if you’ve been connected with us for a while, you know that I love working with teachers on how … Read More
3 Focuses for Marketing Your School in The ’20s
TL;DR: Why you should be marketing your school. 3 focuses to market your school & realistic tips to get started now. A challenge to start marketing your school to your audience… NOW. Yep. I said it: Marketing your school. Let’s start here: If you think your school doesn’t need to be marketing itself, you’re wrong. Full Stop. For the first … Read More
Using TikTok to Build Relationships with Teachers
In This Post: An update on TikTok from Jeremy Rinkel: The TikTok Teacher! Four ways to use the TikTok app to build relationships and connect with other teachers. Hashtags to follow on TikTok to find content and creators. I am always aiming to look for useful apps that will enhance my life and also improve my education and as I … Read More
Using TikTok to Build Relationships with Students
In This Post: A brief overview of the new trend in social media: TikTok. Using popular social media to build relationships with students. Connecting popular social media to your content area. What is TikTok? TikTok? Have you heard of it? Do you remember the app Musical.ly? While I never jumped into the Musical.ly world and I said TikTok was ridiculous, … Read More
9 Tips for Mentoring
In This Post: The importance of mentoring for both student teachers and first year teachers. Practical tips compiled from years of mentoring experience. Helpful ways to mentor new teachers and student teachers, based on mentee feedback! Mentoring is an art, much like teaching; there’s no other way to describe it. One must find a way to hone in on their … Read More
