5 Ways to Build Strong Learning Relations

 In Eric Shenninger says "No one goes into the education profession for accolades or to make big bucks, although I wish the latter were a reality.  The choice one makes to teach and lead is almost always grounded in the innate desire to make a positive difference in a child's life.  On some days, this might seem like an impossible task as a myriad of challenges makes it difficult. While these may vary, the result can lead to questioning the chosen career path. However, when the dust settles, educators can take solace in the fact that the actions they do take to help kids learn do make a difference in both the short and long terms. "  In his book Disruptive Thinking In Our Classrooms he highlights 5 areas that make a difference.  To see his website click here.   

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9 Teaching Books

 

Ross Morrison McGill has selected that he has been reading throughout the pandemic to keep his mojo up.  You can see the selection by clicking here.

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Pear Fair = Back to School PD

 

From their website, "Educators and administrators, Pear Fair is back with another hit virtual event designed to energize and equip you with the resources you need to make this year a success!  Our essential back-to-school sessions feature educational thought leaders discussing returning to the classroom, SEL, engaging every learner, and more! With two learning tracks — one focused on best practices using Pear Deck and GoGuardian, another focused on pedagogy and the topics educators are discussing most today — you have plenty of options for your personal PD. Choose one track to stick with all day, or pick and choose the sessions from both tracks that best fit your needs. Reserve your spot today!  Don’t wait! The first 1,000 registrants will be entered to win a Pear Fair swag pack.".  To see the registration page click here.

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20 teacher questions to ask over the summer

 

Here is another article getting teachers ready for the end of year.  They are some questions for you to reflect back over the year or just about your teaching habits (good and bad).  To see the article click here.

10 Professional Development Resources for a Year of Transformation

From the DEN website, "The last year has taught us so very much about flexible approaches to learning, let’s stop and take a moment to recognize the newfound strengths that this flexibility allows for educators in all types of learning environments, from traditional classrooms to summer schools, afterschool and beyond. Read on to explore simple no-cost resources that enable educators"  To see the article click here.

 

Simple ways to save time as a teacher

 

If you are a newer teacher these time saving ideas might be perfect for you.  To see the article click here.

Teaching Physics

 

If you don't have a physics degree but might end up teaching Physics you might want to read this article in edutopia by clicking here.

Another PD Day

Students, have a great long weekend while your teachers enjoy a full day PD session.  Also remember it is Valentines day this Sunday. 

PD Day

 Students enjoy your day off before Quad 3 starts.  Teachers enjoy your staff meeting and getting your grades in.  I will be posting good "stuff" again starting tomorrow.  Enjoy.

professional learning opportunities

Glenn Wiebe posted about 75 professional learning opportunities happening this summer.  To take a look at these click here.

Economic Webinars

If you are teaching Economics and would like to attend a webinar you might want to check this site out.  Here is what they say on their site, "The Council for Economic Education is pleased to offer professional development webinars for teachers nationwide. The webinars cover multiple topics on how to integrate personal finance and economics in the classroom and create a fun learning experience for your students.

When you attend the webinar(s), you will leave with relevant lessons, resources and tools that can be implemented the next day. Also, New York State teachers earn one Continuing Education Unit (CEU) for each webinar. If you are interested, but cannot attend the live webinar, please register to get access to the archived version. You must attend a live webinar or listen to a recorded webinar for at least 45 minutes in order to receive a certificate."

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PD Driven by Assesment

ASCD Smartbrief had a recent poll of teachers about PD.

Wow, roughly 46% of those polled had little or none of their PD driven by assessment. As teachers our instruction of students is driven primarily by assessment of our students.  If we don't we have some serious explaining to do.  However it does not look like some boards have the same consideration for their employees when the shoe is on the other foot.  I know our board does once a year when we have PD by department but how about the other PD days.  Just a thought.  What do you think?