TL;DR: It can be difficult for students to hear you through a mask and face shield in a virtual setting. You can use common devices around your house and classroom to prevent this issue. This post includes a step by step guide for using settings on your Windows 10 device to project your teacher voice. Remember, if you are using … Read More
Finding the Magic
TL;DR: Finding the magic in education means realizing the impact you are making as an educator, even if it’s not visible right away. The story of how one teacher changed a student’s life by believing in him and empowering him. Anyone else feel like it’s all just too much right now? The uncertainty? The polarizing viewpoints? The concerns of our families … Read More
203: Igniting The Fire Within Students Through Personalizing Student Learning – Shawn Rubin chats with us about how to personalize student learning and connect with students.
Shawn Rubin chats with us about focusing on more than a test score, letting our students see that we’re excited about the content, and the importance of not just building relationships, but also having a plan. Shawn’s Recommendations EdTech Tool: Talking Points Book: “Teaching to Transgress: Education as the Practice of Freedom” by bell hooks Who to Follow on … Read More
AWC Episode #26: Comparison Game
In this episode, Jennifer and Hans riff on the comparison game and why it’s critical to help young people learn how to sidestep these self-esteem landmines. Later, Hans explores who he was compared to. Listen on your favorite podcast platform! More Episodes
Simple Ways To Foster Relationships
TL;DR: Surveying students and the 2×10 strategy are two ways to strengthen relationships with your students. Initiating meaningful conversations with others to foster classroom community. When I first interviewed for teaching positions, I was never asked a single question about how I build classroom community. I was asked about my philosophy around classroom management (firm, consistent, and fair), and how … Read More