Tag: teacher
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Mindset Monday – Breathe in Autumn
October 17th, 2022 Take a break at least one day this week and go for a nice leisurely walk. Breathe in the cool autumn air, sip from a nice hot coffee (or pumpkin spice latte) and enjoy the changing of the seasons. When our days get busy or we get caught up in our to-do…
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Mindset Monday – Leave it at work.
September 19, 2022 As much as possible this week, try to leave work at work. I know this can be difficult but drawing a line between work and home makes our time feel more valuable in both places. If you don’t think it is possible not to take it home, make sure you prioritize during…
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PD Review: Teach Like a PIRATE by Dave Burgess
“Increase student engagement, boost your creativity, and transform your life as an Educator.” What’s this about? Teach Like a PIRATE is broken into three sections. The first section starts out with chapters on Passion, Immersion, Rapport, Ask and Analyze, Transformation, and Enthusiasm. Dave Burgess has coined these as his pillars for teaching like a PIRATE.…
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Beat the Burnout! 5 Things To Do for a Reset
Teacher burnout is something that every teacher has heard about and most of us have experienced. We get worn down, exhausted, and frustrated. Our to-do lists never seem to improve and our motivation dwindles every minute. Feeling burnt out sucks! I have felt it before and it took me a while to make some necessary…
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Email Etiquette! 3 Things to Remember While Planning
One of the most important things we can do in this technological age is review Email Etiquette with our students. Even if the students have practiced Email Etiquette before, reviewing this material helps reinforce good habits and gives them opportunities to practice good communication. If you are looking for an easy to use Email Etiquette…
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