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Have you ever heard of time blocking? Listen in as Gretchen explains what it is, how she uses it, and the tips and tricks that may work for you. Quotables “You don’t want to overbook yourself because even though we’re planning every minute of every day you don’t want to tire yourself out.” “Over estimate…
Are you in need of more self-care? Listen in as Gretchen talks about her self-care routines, tips, and tricks that might be able to help with just that. Quotables “Don’t wait (to use self-care tactics) until you’re facing burnout.” “It’s okay to take a break and fill your time with something unrelated to your role.”…
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Student engagement in the classroom has a powerful ripple effect. When students are engaged at deep levels it means they have more opportunities to transfer, digest, and store knowledge. Student learning outcomes increase as well as their confidence to tackle challenging academics. This post will cover 4 aspects of student engagement to consider when designing…
Classroom management that is effective creates more time on task for student learning. This creates more rounds of practice to solidify new learning and increase learning outcomes. When teachers are consistent in their classroom management practices, students reap the benefits! This post will explore 3 ways to improve classroom management practices in the classroom. Relationships…
Lesson design is the art of preparing a lesson that takes into account the minor details required for an effective learning experience for all students. When teachers design lessons instead of just prepare them, proficiency for staff and students increase. This blog post will reveal five ways to improve the lesson design process so that…
Data collection is a way to gather and track information in order to make educated decisions. It is a great way to figure out what is working well, and what areas to focus on for improvement. Teachers often collect data on student learning to make adjustments to their instruction to better meet the needs of…