The digital landscape is a busy place. Tools are constantly coming and going, promising to be the next best thing. Choosing the right EdTech tools shouldn’t be about the latest and greatest gadgets or the one with the biggest promises. It should be about choosing the tools that lead to sustainable, equitable, and engaging digital […]
Summer is coming, I promise! Before you dive head first into summer, take a quick moment to reflect. Be intentional about this moment and make it meaningful. Taking this moment can lead to real growth, both personally and professionally. Reflection does not need to be time consuming. It can take place in small moments that […]
As the 24-25 school year comes to a close, it is important to take note of the trends taking hold in education. What is working, what is not, and where might education go in the coming years. This summary helps provide some insight into these trends into what’s actually happening in education along with important […]
As spring arrives and the school year winds down with field trips, assessments, and end-of-year activities, consider using this opportune time to prepare for a smoother back-to-school transition in the fall. Spring cleaning isn’t about packing it all away. Its about taking a moment now for some strategic planning can lead to a more relaxed […]
Summer is approaching! As the end of the school year approaches, your classroom may look a little worse for wear that usual. Marker caps are gone, supply bins are disorganized, and student work covers every inch of your walls. Before you power down for a well-deserved summer break, we want to share some classroom hacks […]
The countdown to summer vacation is in full swing. Students are eagerly anticipating the break and their engagement (or lack of) is weaning. Teachers are battling this dwindling focus and rise of energy and the looming threat of the summer slide. These last weeks do not have to be a fight, they can be filled […]
As the end of the school year draws ever closer, students become more and more excited about their summer break. Maintaining student engagement becomes an increasingly difficult challenge. That combined with the end-of-year fatigue leads to the need for creative ideas. These final weeks provide the opportunity to reflect on the year. Remember the achievements, […]
If you’re a Seesaw educator or just starting your journey with the us, the “Seesaw Shake-Up” YouTube playlist is your new must-watch series. Packed with quick, high-impact videos, this playlist helps you stay in the loop with what’s new and how to make the most out of the features found in Seesaw. Here’s what you’ll […]
Teacher retention is arguably the most important issue facing our school systems today. Teachers are leaving the system due to many reasons, one of which is high workload. As school systems, being mindful of teachers workloads can help to mitigate these issues but only if you are focusing on the right things. One element of […]
Educators are constantly racing against the clock. Trying to balance instruction, planning, grading, and administrative duties while maintaining best practices is a difficult task to meet. This week, we will explore research-based strategies that will make you more productive and efficient in your classroom while increasing your quality of teaching. What is the Problem We […]
Education is often filled with strategies and tactics that come and go. This pendulum swing helps maintain a balance in instructional practices. In one area of education, educational technology (edtech), the pendulum has been swinging more aggressively. Even before the COVID-19 lockdown, edtech has been taking hold of classrooms. Most of the time, this results […]
The true measure of a learning community is not just academic achievements. It is also the quality of the community you build; one that supports and embraces each other regardless of past experiences or backgrounds. Creating a community such as this goes far beyond the school doors. In this blog post, we will explore how […]
