Gamification of Education: How to Bring it into Your Classroom
If only students loved attending class as much as they loved playing video games. Sometimes, the issue is that the benefits and achievements of education […]
5 Great Books About The Science Behind Growth Mindset
Rigor Grit The “10,000 Hour Rule” Growth Mindset We hear these buzzwords thrown around a lot in educational circles these days. Why? Because they’re catchy! […]
10 Ways to Integrate Social Media into Everyday Class Lessons
In recent years, many schools have cautiously begun to let up the reins on electronic device usage. Countless teachers each year find themselves in hot water […]
July 2016 On SYWTT
July 2016 was a great month as I continue getting back into the blogging groove of things. Below are some highlights. I discovered Pinterest and […]
New Teacher Resources
So you got that elusive first teaching job. Congratulations. If you experience is anything like mine has been, you now get to spend a few days […]
Things High School Students Can Do Right Now To Go To College Debt-Free
Tuition is a major concern for anyone who has plans to attend university, whether that be for undergraduate study or graduate programs. As teachers, we want to guide […]
Professional Email Etiquette For Teachers
As an educator you know that in this increasingly digital world, email is a primary source of communication between colleagues as well as with students. […]
10 Things To Do Before The First Day of School
As the new school year approaches, many new teachers find themselves entering the ranks of professional educators for the first time. Maybe that’s you. Or maybe […]
How To Avoid Arguing With Students
Many students like to argue. It’s a fact of life. And arguing is normal, isn’t it? Or is it? This article explores some ways to avoid arguing […]
101 Ways To Make Students Hate Your Class
We’ve all had our share of students whose purpose in life seems to be making our own life miserable. If you haven’t, well you’re in luck. […]
5 Ways To Make Your College Application Stand Out Beyond The Essay
As we approach the beginning of the new school year, high school teachers will undoubtedly be approached by seniors for help with college applications. What […]
35 Inspiring Quotes About the Power of Music
As music educators, we often focus our advocacy attention on the curricular benefits of music and gloss over many of the aesthetic benefits. The power of music is […]
3 Ways Classroom Tech Can Boost Education Results
As we advance further into the 21st century, increasingly more educational institutions are realizing that advanced technology can be put good use in the classroom; rather […]
Curiosity May Kill Cats, But Conformity Kills Creativity
In the recent blog post 10 Habits of People Who Always Have Great Ideas, Ideapod author Lachlan Brown highlights 10 characteristics of creative people. I […]
The Many Benefits of Music Education [Infographic]
Research abounds regarding the incredible benefits of music education. The University of Florida has put together an infographic called “Why Music? The Many Benefits of a Musical […]