Posts by Gretchen Schultek Bridgers
Wiggle While You Learn- 5 Tips for Incorporating Movement into the Classroom
When did the term “active learner” develop a negative connotation? A zest for learning, whether it be focused or energetic, is what matters. Somewhere in our nation’s educational history, learning equated to sitting still for hours on end in perfect desk formation. The reality is that whenever we learn something in life it is because we…
Read Full Post134: Go Slow to Improve Fast
To truly become GREAT at something, it requires intention, practice, reflection, and time. Effective educators are no different. Tune in to hear 8 tips for how new teachers can transform their novice abilities into accomplished, effective talent. Quotables Your hard work doesn’t always produce favorable results “You have to go slow to go fast” Effective…
Listen to EpisodeHot Tip Tuesday- 3rd Edition
Hot Tip Tuesday Each week I bring to you helpful tips to become a more effective educator on the Always A Lesson fan page on Facebook. (Give it a quick like by clicking here!) I decided to start grouping my social media posts into a blog post in case you didn’t catch it in your feed. (Want…
Read Full Post133: You Don’t Need a Title to Lead
Don’t wait to step up to the plate and lead those around you just because you don’t have a title. The best leaders don’t have leadership titles because leadership is something you are, not something you do. Tune in to hear strategies for how to overcome obstacles that those who lead without a title face…
Listen to Episode132: The Classroom Countdown Conundrum
Using a countdown in the classroom can be extremely effective. However, teachers innocently misuse countdowns during instruction. Tune in to hear tips on WHEN and WHEN NOT to use a countdown in the classroom so that student learning is maximized. Quotables Countdowns create urgency and keep the focus on behavior management so that we can…
Listen to EpisodeIncreasing Effort Stamina in the Classroom
I recently attended the Happy Go Teach conference by Jen Jones of Hello Literacy and Kayla Delzer of Top Dog Teaching. (See my conference insights and take-aways here.) This conference is so engaging, I didn’t even have time to take notes! But, I did manage to write down two words in my notes app on my phone that…
Read Full Post131: Slaying the Myth of Differentiation
Differentiation is the latest buzz in education, but the reality of what it looks like in the classroom has yet to be solidified. Many new teachers struggle with providing personalized learning experiences to their students not because they do not understand what differentiation is, rather it’s the logistical, organizational part of differentiation that leaves them…
Listen to EpisodeBeat Student Burnout- 5 Strategies to Enhancing the Student Psyche
I recently participated in a #podcastPd chat on the topic of ‘Elevate Your Teaching and Avoid Burnout.’ Although I think this topic is worthy of discussing with you, I have mentioned several posts prior on the topic: Blog- Stressed Out? You Must Be a Teacher Podcast- Making Time for All the Parts of You Podcast- Keep Healthy…
Read Full Post130: Find Your Own Path with Corey Knight
Corey Knight has extensive experience in the classroom with technology. After graduating from Indiana University with a degree in secondary education, he became a classroom teacher at an urban middle school in Indiana. After two years, he began working on my post graduate degree which he earned from Ball State University in Educational Technology…
Listen to Episode129: Keep Healthy Relationships in Motion
When life gets tough, we need the right people by our side to help us get through it. But in order for those right people to be there we have to do our part and invest in those relationships, regardless of how bad or busy our lives are. Tune in to hear 4 steps to…
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