AWC Episode #23: Why — Education

Jennifer AppelBlog

In this episode, Jennifer and Hans identify the differences between being a how person vs. a why person while wrestling with Simon Sinek’s advice on working with opposites.  Later, Jennifer uncovers how she discovered her life’s why. Listen on your favorite podcast platform! More Episodes

Best Practices for Communicating with Families

Teach Better TeamBlog, Connect Better

TL;DR: Strategies for best communication practices, including being proactive, making time for what’s important, keeping it simple, and being consistent. Using ClassDojo, ClassTag, SeeSaw, Remind, emails, phone calls, notes, postcards, and social media as tools to communicate and stay connected with families. Now more than ever, parents and teachers need to work as a team for the benefit of our … Read More

Using Videos To Communicate with Stakeholders

Chad OstrowskiBlog, Connect Better, Tech Better

TL;DR: Using videos to communicate with stakeholders is an underused tool that provides many benefits! You can record and edit videos easily on your smartphone, and share with stakeholders by posting on your LMS, social media, or even sending a letter with a QR code link to the file. Don’t spend too much time making your videos perfect; just be … Read More

196: Be the strongest you. – Lindsay Titus chats with us about shifting from “me” to “we,” not letting being new hold you back, and being the strongest you that you can be. 

Teach Better TeamTeach Better Talk Podcast

Lindsay Titus chats with us about shifting from “me” to “we,” not letting being new hold you back, and being the strongest you that you can be. Lindsay’s Recommendations EdTech Tool: YouTube Book: “Bold Humility” by Dave Schmittou  “Leading for Results” by Dennis Sparks  “All Marketers Tell Stories” by Seth Godin Who to Follow on Social Media: @brianmendler  @heidylafleur  @elisabostwick … Read More

Tools for Digital Communication with Students and Families

Teach Better TeamBlog, Connect Better, Tech Better

TL;DR: Communicating with students and their families is necessary to fully support students. Tools for digital communication include Remind, Google Classroom, emails, Seesaw, Flipgrid, Google Meet, ClassDojo, ClassTag, and more! When we think about a normal school day, we as teachers spend hours each day with our students. Then our students go home and spend hours with their families. This … Read More