TL;DR: Educators can help students navigate the world of Web 3, the metaverse, and NFTs. By educating ourselves about these technologies, we can provide opportunities for student interactions with these virtual worlds. A few weeks ago I listened to Gary Vaynerchuk (Gary Vee) being interviewed about the future in relation to NFTs. He was not only discussing NFTs but where … Read More
3 Important Lessons I’ve Learned as a First-Year Instructional Coach
TL;DR: This post shares important lessons learned as a first-year instructional coach. Being a good listener shows that you care. Teachers are all at different places emotionally, technologically, and with their teaching styles. It’s important to get to know each teacher and meet them where they are at. Give yourself grace in knowing that some days will be tougher than … Read More
Managing Your Time with Time Blocking
TL;DR: Time blocking is an effective way to manage your time and make sure you are setting aside time for the important areas in your life. 5 important time blocks include me time, family time, creative time, work time, and prep time. Time management is a skill necessary to develop as a teacher. It is even more of a skill … Read More
Bridging the Digital Divide
TL;DR: Implementing strategies to teach and stay connected with limited technology infrastructure. Bridging the digital divide by working offline, and utilizing microlearning and paper options. While it is 2020 and a large part of the country has adequate internet access, it is important to acknowledge and understand there are still areas without the infrastructure for broadband and fiber internet access. … Read More
Tech Tools to Love
In This Post: Four new tech tools to try out in your classroom. Ideas and strategies to use these new tools well. We’re not quite living in The Jetsons time period (2060s), but our technology is getting closer and closer to mimicking the 1960s cartoon. Research has shown that nearly 70 percent of all jobs are in the technology sector. … Read More