A few weeks ago, you were encouraged to schedule days on your calendar to send a complimentary message to all of your parents about their child. This was to ensure that at some point, every parent gets contacted this year. However, it may be necessary to act today to encourage a student who needs it. While the school-year is still in the first quarter, reaching out to a couple of students could set a positive […]
As I was waiting in line one afternoon in a hotel lobby, I observed a toddler having a conniption, as we say in the South. Actually, it was a full-throttle temper-tantrum. The child made it clear that she wanted to ride the motorcycle in the arcade, despite the fact that her father was trying to get on the elevator. When a child throws a temper tantrum in public, it’s awkward for everyone, especially for the […]
Hackers are getting more and more tricky with ways to steal your personal information, as well as private records in your school’s databases. Some phishing emails even use names of people you know to bait the hook. By hacking into your personal computer or school system, offenders could steal your identity without your knowledge; or they highjack private records and hold them for ransom. This scenario has become far too common in schools nationwide. Do […]
I have the opportunity to present a few workshops at this year’s convention in Myrtle Beach. You can download my handouts below. Session II: Becoming a Motivating Teacher Session V: Homework, Does it Help or Hurt? Session VI: Managing Student Conflicts Session IX: Make Parent-Teacher Communication Effective
Variety makes everything a little more fun and a little less boring, but it also enhances memory. When it’s time for your students to focus on practicing skills or reviewing material for mastery, mix the content rather than blocking the content. Blocking content involves concentrating on one type of skill, rather than practicing multiple skills together. But when practice lessons intermingle assorted skills, the students have to engage in thinking that goes deeper* than activities […]
