Meaningful Lessons: Scientific Wisdom vs. Scientific Facts

Tim StephensonBlog, Connect Better, Engage Better, Lesson Plan Better, Reflect Better

TL;DR: There is a need for more relevant science education in the 21st century. This post emphasizes the importance of teaching wisdom and context alongside facts. Teachers should engage students by making lessons meaningful and applicable. Ok, let’s hit the reset button on my podcast, Science360, for a moment.  Let’s talk about why I bring the type of episodes that … Read More

What to Expect During COVID: A Reflection on the 1 Lesson Learned |Wisdom & Productivity| #TeachBetter #TBPodcaster

Efraín MartinezWisdom and Productivity Podcast

What to Expect During COVID: A Reflection on the 1 Lesson Learned |Wisdom & Productivity| #TeachBetter #TBPodcaster | Full Episode: https://youtu.be/rt3Nt2jsZQE I’d like to share with you a personal reflection on what I thought and learned during my experience with COVID-19.  Before we get started, let me clarify —DIOS Mío:  that I am not a medical doctor and cannot provide … Read More

Interviewing Nick Polyak (@npolyak) |Wisdom & Productivity| #TeachBetter #TBPodcaster

Efraín MartinezWisdom and Productivity Podcast

Interviewing Nick Polyak (@npolyak) |Wisdom & Productivity| #TeachBetter #TBPodcaster | Full episode: https://youtu.be/zb8PCWPvLOk -Who is Nick Polyak -Why a Superintendent? -Like in Back to the Future -What Aspiring Superintendents Don’t Know Yet -Importance of Relationships with the Board of Ed -Why An Educator? -On Books -Biggest Influence -Importance of Having a Mentor -On Addressing Impostor Syndrome -On the Productivity of … Read More

Interviewing Katie Miglin (@MrsKMigs) |Wisdom & Productivity| #TeachBetter #TBPodcaster

Efraín MartinezWisdom and Productivity Podcast

Interviewing Katie Miglin |Wisdom & Productivity| #tbpodcaster #teachbetter Katie Miglin is the Director of Curriculum and Instruction for #TeachBetter Notes Who Are you? Mother, married, Christian; in education for 13 years; importance of faith Professional Trajectory Illinois State U; blessed; middle school math; now at Teach Better full time // middle school students are like mini adults // reflect on … Read More

Interviewing Ken Wallace (@KenWallace207) | Wisdom & Productivity | #TeachBetter #TBPodcaster

Efraín MartinezWisdom and Productivity Podcast

Interviewing Ken Wallace (@KenWallace207) | Wisdom & Productivity | #TeachBetter #TBPodcaster | Full episode: https://youtu.be/ukazcWDBO1M Ken Wallace is the superintendent at Maine Township High School District 207 *W&P: Notes Intro Ken Wallace is 61 years old; grandfather was in WWII; high school coach was influential in how to create #learning; how to create situations where human get to be better. … Read More