Join the Cult of Pedagogy Summer Study! 19May2016 by Jennifer Gonzalez A true Teacher Nerd sees the summer for what it really is: An opportunity to LEARN MORE!!
So you have a Twitter account. Now what? 1May2016 by Jennifer Gonzalez For teachers, Twitter is part of an essential 21st century toolkit, but many people don’t know how to use it well. Here are six ways to get more out of Twitter.
How to Plan Outstanding Tech Training for Your Teachers 20Mar2016 by Jennifer Gonzalez What are the best practices in tech training for teachers? Three technology integration specialists give us advice about the most effective way to plan and deliver ed tech training in schools.
Should You Switch Grade Levels? 23Jan2016 by Jennifer Gonzalez Help this teacher decide whether to make the switch. What are the pros and cons of teaching in elementary vs. secondary?
Teaching as a Second Career: Getting the Job 22Oct2015 by Jennifer Gonzalez Are you starting your teaching career later in life? Here’s some advice for getting the job from two administrators and a teacher who’s been there.
What It’s Like to Be an Instructional Coach 1Oct2015 by Jennifer Gonzalez Lately I hear more and more people describing themselves as instructional coaches, so I thought it was time to take a closer look at the work they do.
Is Your Professional Learning Community a Farce? 26Jul2015 by Chase Mielke Many schools use PLCs for teacher collaboration, but whether they really fit that description is up for debate. Here are 5 ways to tell if your PLC isn’t living up to its name.
What Is the ISTE Conference, and Why Should You Go? 1Jul2015 by Jennifer Gonzalez If you’ve never been to the ISTE conference—or if you’ve never even heard of ISTE—this overview will help you understand what all the fuss is about.
Goal-Setting for Teachers: 8 Paths to Self-Improvement 27May2015 by Jennifer Gonzalez The list of ways a teacher can improve is a mile long. Since you can’t do it all at once, here are eight paths you might take toward professional growth.
