Do you know about the "I Heard" strategy? Mark Twain once said, “I can live for two months on a good compliment.” A sincere compliment can have a magical effect on a student. We all know that … [Read more...] about How to Encourage Students Who Need it the Most
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What to Do When Students Abuse Technology
When I got hired at a 1:1 school, I was excited but a little apprehensive as well. I knew I had a lot to learn about managing a modern classroom. Technology is here to stay, but we need to think … [Read more...] about What to Do When Students Abuse Technology
The Most Important Book a Teacher Will Read
Before I started teaching, a mentor gave me The First Days of School by Harry K. Wong and Rosemary T. Wong. I read it then, and I've revisited it every summer before going back to school. I really … [Read more...] about The Most Important Book a Teacher Will Read
