Many teachers we’ve worked with have told us this strategy have not only helped them increase engagement in their classroom, but it has changed how they see effective teaching and learning.
Do your students ever tell you that they can’t do something or sometimes think they’re “not smart enough” or not “good at ______ (math’s science, English, etc.)? Finding ways to unleash learning can be challenging when students have a fixed…
Being a new teacher can be an exciting time of personal and professional growth. But it can also be a time when you might feel like you’re being pulled in a millions direction at the same time. With so much…
One of my favourite teachers was Mrs. Hoffman. She was my high school science teacher. I remember her not just because how hard her class was (it was!) or how much I learned (a lot), but I remember her because…
I can’t believe I never thought of this before. Until this interview I never considered the importance of this topic! As a former high school teacher, looking back, friendship issues often disrupted student learning and engagement. But I never directly…
I want you think less as a teacher, and more as a wedding planner. Yep, a wedding planner! Because a wedding planner's a master at proactively setting a scene that brings out the best in everyone. If you think like…
As an educator, do you ever feel overwhelmed? Increasing workload, time pressure or stress that teaching can sometimes cause will stop you from being the kind of educator you want to be. That’s why I want you to meet Daniela Falecki, the founder of Teacher…
Did you know I almost quit after my first year of teaching? I was struggling so much that I thought teaching was something I simply couldn’t do. What sometimes made it worse was feeling that others had it all figured…
One of the things I’m passionate about is sharing with you tools that unlock consistent & effective teaching for every student you work with. That’s why I want you to meet my friend and colleague Dr. Nancy Dome. Nancy is…
Do you ever have students who lack confidence, are reluctant to take risks, or who enter your classroom with what seems to be a negative mindset? Even a few students with these behaviours can have a negative effect on the…
If you or your school are working to boost student engagement, here’s one easy tip you can use immediately. It won’t cost you money or much time. Plus, it will limit the number of times you need to repeat yourself throughout…