TL;DR: Teach Better began in 2015 with an idea to create an ebook about The Grid Method. Jeff Gargas, COO and co-founder of Teach Better, shares a little history of how Teach Better came to be what it is today. Jeff shares a few classic stories and ends with the best one. The Most Exciting Story From Our 7 Years … Read More
Spring is Here! 4 Tips to End the Year Strong
TL;DR: Spring has arrived! It’s time to brainstorm what we can do as educators to end the year strong. Tips to end the year strong include setting goals, going outside, taking pictures, and reflecting. 4 Tips to End the Year Strong Flowers. Rain. Sunshine. Warmth (with maybe a snow flurry here and there if you’re in the Midwest). All signs … Read More
S.P.R.I.N.G. into Savoring Breaks
TL;DR: Savor Breaks – Don’t just enjoy your breaks but truly savor them! Protect your time to take care of yourself by taking more breaks throughout your day. Relationship – Know yourself and ask, “Is this serving me?” Introspection – Dive into yourself, discover who you are, and how you best take care of yourself. Nurture – Cultivate love, joy, … Read More
Above & Beyond | Episode 29 with Tim Stephenson
Meet Tim Stephenson—husband and father, high school teacher, author, blogger, podcaster and TEDx presenter, from Langley, British Columbia, Canada. Tim has made a career out of teaching science, notably through an Astronomy course that he created. He made a commitment early on to interact with his students and curriculum in uniquely connective ways, with a stance of curiosity, excitement, and … Read More
Above & Beyond: Making an Impact
TL;DR: Tim Stephenson talks about how he continues to leverage his passions for science and space. Think about what you’re teaching and why you teach and write it down. Whether it’s changing the world, sharing resources, helping someone, or contributing to lives that are happy and meaningful, making an impact is what defines success. Above & Beyond: Making an Impact … Read More