I found this on Twitter and thought that it was a great idea. I like the idea of a check-in activity. I also like how it is anonymous. By having students add a sticky note to the board, they don’t have to be afraid to speak out. They can write down whatever they are thinking […]

As a teacher, it is important to use words wisely. How we say something can be just as important, or maybe more so, that what we say. For instance, having a long list of classroom rules that prohibit all sorts of behaviour and activities sends a rather negative impression. It makes your class feel restrictive […]

Here’s a tweet that caught my attention last week. Here’s how to apologize: 1. Look them in the eye. 2. Explain why you are sorry. 3. Acknowledge why they were hurt. 4. Tell them what you will do differently next time. https://t.co/givLVARod2 — TED Talks (@TEDTalks) February 6, 2019 It’s brilliant in its simplicity and […]

This simple Twitter post got quite a bit of traction last month. It received over 72,000 likes, 30,000 retweets, and over 1.500 comments. Here’s a useful counterintuitive fact: one 18 inch pizza has more ‘pizza’ than two 12 inch pizzas pic.twitter.com/hePSpG0pJs — Fermat’s Library (@fermatslibrary) January 7, 2019 Some of the responses were informative, like […]

Here are some great ideas I found online that you can use in your classroom. I’ve linked to the original article or blog I found the idea and attached a short description. GeoGuessr This is a game that has students exploring random places on Earth using Google Street View. They have to use the clues […]

In his book, The Art of the Start 2.0: The Time-Tested, Battle-Hardened Guide for Anyone Starting Anything, Guy Kawasaki gives some great advice regarding presentations. His tips are meant for business men and women when giving pitches, but I think they are transferable for presentations everywhere. New product announcements from Apple seem to follow these […]

Do you have a public declaration of your intentions as a teacher? I’m betting that you don’t. Years ago, I wrote a mission statement for my teaching. “To help every student develop to his or her full potential. To develop intellectual potential and provide opportunities for social, ethical, emotional, physical, and aesthetic development of every […]