I’m here today with Jake Miller, host of the fantastic Educational Duct Tape podcast, to the man with the same name AND profession as me on ways to guide us on keeping kids first and using technology in our new, COVID-19-pushed learning environment, not to mention ways to apply this learning regardless. @MrJakeMiller (Me): […]
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The Instructional Programs and Curriculum are Fatally Flawed
By Guest Writer: Jill Jackson Imagine this: You are a teacher who shows up to professional development at the beginning of the school year and are told that the district has chosen the new English Language Arts/Math/Science/Art/P.E. program after a year-long pilot. (I use the word “pilot” very loosely because typically the curriculum pilots have […]
Best Websites for K-5 Math Virtual Education
With the current state of affairs, learning has been moved online. Teachers and parents are having to homeschool and supplement their children’s instruction. Let’s not forget the importance of math in the process! Here some of the best websites from my experience for math instruction: Khan Academy: This is an exceptional site for learning various […]
Opinion: The Signs That All Hell Has Broken Loose in Education
Guest Writer: Jill Jackson One of the things I have noticed as I’ve worked with teachers is the chaos. The chaos of professional development (either too much training with no time to actually try anything or so little training teachers are searching social media in desperation to write their own curriculum each night). The […]
TED Talks That Inspire Teachers To Be Change Agents
The power of a great TED Talk is not one that can be taken lightly- especially as teachers, parents, and students embark on the everchanging landscape of education. Check out these TED Talks recommended by our educators! The Power of Introverts Everyone Needs a Champion I Love Teaching So Much… I Quit|Tawana Weicker Chimamanda […]
Why I Almost Quit Facebook
Guest Writer: Meran Khon “Did you see this?” The question came in a text message from my principal, accompanied by a screenshot of a Facebook post by a parent. The photograph showed a close-up of a child’s finger, but it was the all-caps type and multiple exclamation points that made me catch my breath. This […]
5 Reasons To Consider Advising A Student Club
One’s teaching career often goes through seasons. A young teacher year is often more like summer, filled with energy, fun ideas, and optimism. However, more experienced teachers may begin the school year recharged only to hit a wall by the end of Autumn, plunging into a winter-like rut for the remainder of a school year. […]
Close Encounters of the Parent-Teacher Kind
“Hello, my name is Mr/s. _______________, and I’ll be your son/daughter’s teacher this year.” Those are usually the initial seeds of the parent-teacher relationship. It’s a blank slate, an empty canvas, an opportunity to start the school year on a positive note. The teacher gets to erase the memories of the “mean parents” of yesteryear […]