Many of our students have not been in a large physical group of people for over a year. Returning to a brick-and-mortar classroom will likely be awkward for both students…
Avoid Misleading Messages
We’ve got an information problem. If you have a message to share, it’s easier than ever to spread it widely and at minimal or no cost. Social media has been…
#26 – Teacher Insights with Leif Voltz
…Salk Middle School in Elk River, Minnesota. From remembering the announcement on March 14, 2020—when face-to-face learning was disrupted—to today, Leif, his students, and their families have experienced many shifts….
#6 – Make the Most of the First Weeks of School
Learning is a social endeavor. While it is impossible to re-create the exact conditions of a physical classroom when teaching virtually, teachers can continue to connect with students (and each…
#94 – Recruiting, Supporting, and Retaining Secondary Teachers
Nearly everywhere, schools are facing staffing shortages, leaving them with open positions for teachers, support staff, custodial work, nursing, and more. These shortages have led to more work for everyone…
#98 – Breaking Down Stereotypes in the PE Classroom
Amanda Berg, a physical education teacher and strength and conditioning coach, says, “Find a way to be yourself. It’s okay to not be your stereotype.” She goes on to point…
#200 – Celebrating 200 Episodes
Today, we celebrate the 200th episode of Unpacking Education and Tech Talk For Teachers. We reflect on our journey so far and look ahead to possibilities for the future. Throughout…
#238 – You Matter, with Angela Maiers
…ranging from Google to Blinds.com, Angela discovered that the key to igniting people’s passions was to provide them with both agency and an opportunity to contribute meaningfully. An example of…
Back-to-School Student Technology Checklist
…Tech Skills Every Student Should Have (Tech & Learning) The Comprehensive List of Important Digital Skills for Students (Learning.com) Top 10 Essential Digital Skills for K-5 Students (Elementary Technology Curriculum)…
#95 – Recruiting, Supporting, and Retaining Elementary Teachers
…Reduces Teacher Turnover (AVID) 4 Strategies to Increase Teacher Retention (Hanover Research) Proven Strategies for Increasing Teacher Retention Rates (Recruiting.com) Teacher Retention: How to Keep the Best From Leaving (Elmhurst…
Connect Through Chat
…Key + Period Mac: Control + Command + Space Chromebook: Two-Finger Click or Alt + One-Finger Click Another Option: Use https://emojipedia.org/ or https://getemoji.com/ Class Celebrations: The chat box can be…
Hanny’s Voorwerp
…be properly rendered in English as “Hanny’s Object.” The original name, however, has stuck. It has its own web site: hannysvoorwerp.com. Apart from being interesting in its own right, it…
#282 – Educator Voices: Artificial Intelligence, Part II
…for when you’re starting a new unit or lesson plan or want to review. You can download all of the questions, and then upload it into a Kahoot! or whatever…
#134 – The Power of Being Grateful with Cherie Spencer
…Surprising Research Findings (PositivePsychology.com) 7 Scientifically Proven Benefits of Gratitude (Psychology Today) The Benefits of Gratitude and How to Get Started (Healthline Media) How Gratitude Changes You and Your Brain…
#132 – The Power of Empowering Students, Part II, with Dr. John Spencer
…classroom? Where might you start on your journey of empowering your students, allowing them to create, and encouraging creativity? Extend Your Learning John Spencer (official website) SpencerVideos.com (John’s YouTube channel)…