Finding Your Authentic Swing as an EDUpreneur

Jeff GargasBlog, Innovate Better, Lead Better, Teach Happier

TL;DR: A favorite movie quote about golf inspires reflection on personal growth and reconnecting with one’s passion. Golf memories with family and friends highlight the emotional significance of the sport. Finding one’s “authentic swing” symbolizes discovering true self and joy in life. One of my all-time favorite movie quotes comes from a film that did not perform well when it … Read More

Episode 154: Educreators & Entrepreneurship with Jeff Gargas

Darrin PeppardLeaning Into Leadership

How do I start my education side hustle? Educators, creators, side-hustlers unite right here as I sit down with Teach Better COO Jeff Gargas. We are talking edupreneurship and sharing insights, tips, and hints to launch or enhance your work of sharing and building your business. That, plus the weekly #PepTalk on this show! MORE EPISODES

5 Steps to Prepare for Your Teacher Side Hustle

Jeff GargasBlog, Connect Better, EDUcreator, EDUpreneur, Innovate Better, Teacherpreneur Better

TL;DR: To start a teacher side hustle, identify your audience, build trust, and create valuable content to succeed. Build an email list and community that trusts you. Identify your target audience and their pain points. Create and nurture content that addresses these pain points to build your future teacher side hustle. I was reflecting on a conversation I had with … Read More

Embracing AI in the ELA Classroom

Kari PitstickBlog, Differentiate Better, Engage Better, Innovate Better, Lead Better, Lesson Plan Better, Manage Better, Mastery Done Better, Reflect Better, Teach Happier

 TL;DR: Initial hesitation about AI in ELA classrooms was based on misconceptions. Embracing AI tools like Classroom Companion enhances student learning and provides instant feedback. AI doesn’t replace teachers, but transforms their role into facilitating learning. AI…In the ELA Classroom? I’m not going to lie. When I first thought about using AI in my ELA classroom, all I could think … Read More

AI 101: Tips and Tools for Teachers

Mason NicholsBlog, Differentiate Better, Grade Better, Innovate Better, Lesson Plan Better

TL;DR: This post explores the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in education. AI tools that can be used in education include MagicSchool, Diffit, Eduaide, SchoolAI, and Brisk Teaching. Some features of AI that can be used in education are email assistance, curated educational content, gamification, AI “assistants,” and reading level adjustments. AI in Education Over the past year, we have … Read More