Increasing student engagement online. A 2018 study found that greeting students at the door had increased student engagement by 20% and lowered classroom disruption by 9 percentage points. Many teachers have adopted this proactive classroom management strategy at their own classroom doors. Can we greet students online? Yes. Distance learning teachers may also be interested in developing…
What is Creative Maladjustment? The concept of Creative Maladjustment was pioneered by Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and was brought to a wider array of educators via Herbert Kohls essay “I won’t learn from you,” Creative maladjustment is used by Rev. Dr. MLK Jr. to describe the act of refusing to conform to unjust…
Create and populate your Sanford Harmony account in four easy steps. The entire process can be completed in under 10 minutes. The program is free and also allows access to Sanford Inspire. This is a program which has Professional Development (PD) on building teaching practices and developing Social Emotional Learning (SEL) capacities. Step #1 Open…
The ultimate substitute folder Everything you need to create a rock-solid substitute folder We all need a little help with our sub folders sometimes Creating a rock-solid substitute folder or binder improves the chances of your class running smoothly while you are away. I’ve taken some time to reflect on my own experience as a…
15 steps for a perfect teaching desk Decluttering, Cleaning, and Organizing your Teaching Desk We all need a little help with our desks sometimes Whether you are a first time teacher or a school legend, you’ve taken a look at your desk and asked “How do I declutter, clean, and organize this mess?” This article…
