Take Note: Great Teachers Do This…
By Aristotle on November 6, 2019 in Best Practices, Classroom Management, Ed tech, Reading, Teaching - General
My daughter just turned six years old. Although she had looked forward …
“Make ‘Em Talk” – For Literacy. For Life.
Perhaps “Make ‘Em Talk” is a title that sounds more fitting for …
Teaching Commitment, Core Values, and a Moral Compass: “It’s My Prerogative”
By Aristotle on February 16, 2019 in Best Practices, Character Development, Ed Chat, Social Intelligence, Teaching - General
My Prerogative. 1988. Bobby Brown. Some notable lyrics from the song (video …
Secret Tips for Teachers, Trainers, and More!
Are you a teacher? Trainer? Perhaps a coach, counselor, physician, or presenter? Many …
Engine, Engine, Number 9 – If My Student Goes Off The Track…
“The Choice is Yours” by Black Sheep. I used to love this …
A Cat, A Mailman, and Student Engagement
What does the following video have to do with the topic of …
21st Century Literacy Skills – Part 3 (Chromebooks, Collaborative Writing, Screencasts, Oh My!)
By Aristotle on March 13, 2016 in 21st Century Literacy, Best Practices, Ed Chat, Ed tech, Groups, Teaching - General, Writing
Bridging the gap between traditional literacy skills and those of the 21st …
21st Century Literacy Skills – Part 2
By Aristotle on February 28, 2016 in 21st Century Literacy, Best Practices, Ed Chat, Ed tech, Google Apps, Teaching - General, Writing
Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, and __________________ (fill in the blank). Mark Surman, executive …
21st Century Literacy Skills
By Aristotle on February 21, 2016 in 21st Century Literacy, Ed Chat, Ed tech, Teaching - General, Writing
Times have changed. The skills needed for students …
Bringing Balance to the Force: Happy and Successful vs. Doing Well on a Test
In a recent art assignment, a middle school student depicted an overburdened …