Assessing and Addressing Student Needs

Jennifer AppelBlog, Lead Better, Manage Better

TL;DR: 3 steps to ensure we are addressing the needs of our students, including tips for assessing the situation, coming up with a plan, and re-evaluating. Assessing where our new students are using a Google form, and using that information to meet their individual social and emotional needs. I LOVE the first day of school.  It is something that I … Read More

195: Just be you. You’re good enough. – Jeff Prickett chats with us about learning to listen, getting connected, and knowing that you’re good enough.

Teach Better TeamTeach Better Talk Podcast

 High school Principal, Jeff Prickett, chats with us about learning to listen, getting connected, and knowing that you’re good enough. Jeff’s Recommendations EdTech Tool: Nearpod and Canva Book: “How To Be an Antiracist” by Ibram X. Kendi “Internment” by Samira Ahmed “The Leadership Challenge” by Kouzes & Posner Who to Follow on Social Media: Asael Ruvalcaba (@Asael_Ruvalcaba) Tara Desiderio … Read More

AWC Episode #22: Age Appropriate

Jennifer AppelAWC Podcast

In this episode, Jennifer and Hans debate the problem with limiting content exposure to students.  Later, Hans remembers a no baby talk childhood.  Listen on your favorite podcast platform! More Episodes

194: Create moments of connection. – Sara LaHayne chats with us about creating moments of connection, giving kids opportunities to express themselves, and authentically owning our mistakes so we can learn from them. 

Teach Better TeamTeach Better Talk Podcast

 CEO and founder of Move This World, Sara LaHayne, chats with us about creating moments of connection, giving kids opportunities to express themselves, and authentically owning our mistakes so we can learn from them. Sara’s Recommendations EdTech Tool: Move This World Book: “How to be an Antiracist” by Ibram X. Kendi “White Fragility” by Robin Diangelo Who to Follow … Read More

Using Google Sheets to Promote Reading Engagement

Kari PitstickBlog, Engage Better, Tech Better

TL;DR: Using Google Sheets to log reading can promote reading engagement. Shifting our former practices can help us inspire lifelong readers. This post includes a link to an online interactive reading log. The use of technology is growing substantially in our society, thus in our classrooms.  I definitely see the value of doing some things the “old-fashioned” way, without the … Read More