205: Improving teacher wellness and outlook – Alexis Shepard chats with us about creating pervasive perceptions of wellness that will improve teacher outlook and sustainability.

Teach Better TeamTeach Better Talk Podcast

Alexis Shepard chats with us about creating pervasive perceptions of wellness that will improve teacher outlook and sustainability. Guest’s Recommendations EdTech Tool: Screencastify Book: “Teacher Wars” by Dana Goldstein “Start with Why” by Simon Sinek Who to Follow on Social Media: Education With An Apron YouTube/Podcast/Website/Blog: Pocketful of Primary Daily/Weekly/Monthly Routine: Using a self-care routine weekly worksheet/journal Best piece of advice … Read More

AWC Episode #27: Square Squad

Jennifer AppelBlog

In this episode, Jennifer and Hans apply Brene Brown’s Square Squad to their dogs picture book friends.  Later, they visit about how to recognize our own squad. Listen on your favorite podcast platform! More Episodes

Visual Supports for Every Classroom

Lindsay TitusBlog, Engage Better, Manage Better

TL;DR: Agendas, contingency maps, and signs are some visual supports to help learners become independent. Decide how to incorporate visuals in your classroom by considering a number of anchoring questions such as: What is the expectation? What needs to be done right now? What is coming next? This post includes links to 3 PDF visuals to use in your classroom. … Read More

204: Katie Miglin chats with us about finding happiness in all that you do and the importance of having a sense of community within your school.

Teach Better TeamTeach Better Talk Podcast

Katie Miglin chats with us about finding happiness in all that you do and the importance of having a sense of community within your school. Katie Miglin’s Recommendations EdTech Tool: Google everything! Book:Ask Again, Yes by Mary Beth Keane and Mathematical Mindsets by Jo Boaler Who to Follow on Social Media: Jonathan Alsheimer @mr_Alsheimer and Jimmy Casas @casas_jimmy YouTube/Podcast/Website/Blog: Edutopia – … Read More

Bridging the Digital Divide

Jeremy RinkelBlog, Tech Better

TL;DR: Implementing strategies to teach and stay connected with limited technology infrastructure. Bridging the digital divide by working offline, and utilizing microlearning and paper options. While it is 2020 and a large part of the country has adequate internet access, it is important to acknowledge and understand there are still areas without the infrastructure for broadband and fiber internet access. … Read More