When I first started teaching, there was no such thing as YouTube, Facebook, or even MySpace. Tweeting was something birds did to wake you too early. But as social media became integrated into the ...
Feeling like you belong—in a classroom, in a major, at an institution—is one of the most important factors in whether you persist and succeed in college. When students sense that their backgrounds, ...
Fostering a culture of kindness enhances the connections made peer-to-peer and student to teacher. Carving out time to intentionally promote kindness cultivates empathy and understanding between ...
I’ve published 12 previous posts with tips for starting the new school year strong. They are filled with good advice, but I think the pandemic era might call for a few new ideas. Renee Jones is the ...
It used to be that when Cordelia Watson got an automated call to substitute teach at the Los Angeles Unified School District, there was a specific script that included the name of the teacher she'd be ...
Classroom capture technology makes learning more flexible, inclusive, accessible, and engaging. For educators, it’s not just about recording lectures; it’s about enhancing teaching quality, saving ...