Amber Harper chats with us about looking at every challenge as an opportunity, starting with our beliefs, and the importance of being able to name your burnout. Amber’s Recommendations EdTech Tool: Google for Education Books: “The Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho “The 12-Week Year” by Brian Moran and Michael Lennington “How to Be Anti-Racist” by Ibram X. Kendi Who to Follow … Read More
Prioritizing Your Self-Care
TL;DR: Reminders for prioritizing your self-care over the summer. Focusing on what you need as a person and as an educator. Depending on where you teach, you’re probably in the midst of your summer break. In case no one has told you: make sure to take time for yourself. Whatever form of self-care you decide this summer, I want you … Read More
187: Creativity Is Everything. – Sean Thompson chats with us about learning to let go of control, getting used to failure, and why creativity is everything.
Sean Thompson chats with us about learning to let go of control, getting used to failure, and why creativity is everything. Sean’s Recommendations EdTech Tool: Keynote Book: “Oryz and Crate” by Margaret Atwood “Outliers” by Malcolm Gladwell Who to Follow on Instagram: Michael Cohen (@TheTechRabbi) YouTube/Podcast/Website/Blog: Christian Thompson Digital Creativity Daily/Weekly/Monthly Routine: Learn something new. Get some data, plan to … Read More
AWC Episode #18: Happiness vs. Joy
In this episode, Hans and Jen Suggest that schools should be pursuing joy over happiness. Later, Jen reflects on why math is her favorite subject she’s ever taught. Listen on your favorite podcast platform! More Episodes
Using Surveys to Get to Know Your Students
TL;DR: Using a survey to get to know students in the first weeks of school. Partnering with parents through the use of a survey. No matter what the beginning of the school year looks like, one thing is certain: we need to make a plan to get to know our students. Getting to know our students in the first weeks … Read More
