5 Signs You’d Be A Great Teacher
Are you thinking about becoming a teacher? Teachers are one of the most important parts of our workforce as they train our future leaders. Their […]
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4 Digital Safeguards For Modern Teachers
I started my teaching career in 2002. Our world and the digital landscape have changed dramatically since then. Navigating this new landscape can be challenging […]
Six major barriers to teachers using technology
The use of advanced technology in education has been severely affected by frail digital literacy skills. However, experts agree that despite being spiteful and prevalent, […]
5 Tips For Effective Parent-Teacher Communication
One of the major downfalls for young teachers is poor parent-teacher communication. Too often we forget that parents can be some of the best allies we […]
10 Mistakes New Teachers Make (And How To Avoid Them)
If you’re anything like me, you gained a great deal of academic knowledge about your content area in college and very little actual knowledge about getting students […]
Level Up Your Teaching: Engaging Students Through The Power Of Classroom Games
Learning only happens when students are engaged, but unfortunately, teachers continue to struggle with engagement, especially when children enter middle school. One way to keep […]
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 […]