TL;DR: How do students know if they’re doing a great job collaborating? Directly teach students what collaboration looks like. Share feedback with them throughout their class through glows and grows or a rubric. Embed practice into your lessons. Prized Classroom Possession My most prized classroom possession may not be what you’d assume. It’s not a document camera, SmartBoard, or other … Read More
Increasing your IMPACT with Strategic Partnerships
TL;DR: There are federal and state funds that schools and districts have access to. When you have a vision to make a change, don’t do it alone. Find a strategic partner like Teach Better that can help you find funding, apply for funding, and get funding. They can also help execute the plan to grow and reach your goals and … Read More
The Seeds of Self-Compassion
TL;DR: Brad Hughes interviewed Lisa Baylis, the author of the book Self-Compassion for Educators. Compassion is when we see suffering, stress, and struggle, and we have a desire to alleviate it. You are someone who is important to take care of. The first component of self-compassion is mindfulness—being aware of our thoughts and feelings. The second component is loving-kindness—attending to … Read More
Interview Tips: Don’t Just Read Your Resume
TL;DR: An interview is an opportunity for you to explain why this opportunity is the right one for you. Use your interview to tell the committee who you are, not just what you’ve done. Don’t Just Read Your Resume: Interview Tips Happy Spring. To some, this is the time to celebrate the blossoming of tulips and the melted snow. To … Read More
3 Steps to Execute Your Conference Proposals
TL;DR: You have amazing ideas to present at a conference. This post shares 3 steps to execute your conference proposals. Figure out what you are most passionate about that you could present. Gather your ideas and get organized. Find conferences that are a good fit for you. 3 Steps to Execute Your Conference Proposals Visualize this conversation with me… “Wow! … Read More