Online Summer Classes

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NEW: Data Visualization: learning to see and record information around you.  Data Visualization is a growing field that helps us to understand and process a wide range of information through visuals. You don’t need a degree or fancy software to get started, you just need a willingness to observe, collect, and create.  Data is anything […]

Are You Always Missing Deadlines?

Are You Always Missing Deadlines?

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When it comes to getting things done, not all days of the week are created equal, and you should plan accordingly. On Monday’s, I’m ready to conquer the world. I’ve come up with ideas over the weekend and am excited to put them into action. If we’re being honest, most of us run out of […]

Are You Taking Advantage of Vacation Mode?

Are You Taking Advantage of Vacation Mode?

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I used to put next to no thought into my away message, in fact, I often didn’t use them. When I did, they would say something basic, like, I’ll be out of the office from x date until x, expect a response when I return. This approach was a missed opportunity to get people the […]

Ep. 7: Beginning and Ending Routines for Online Teaching

Ep. 7: Beginning and Ending Routines for Online Teaching

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Teachers Teach Teaching Podcast Routines: How do they translate in the online classroom? Well, in the scramble to transition all our classrooms to distance learning, routines may have fallen off the radar. Or, maybe you need some fresh ideas for starting class and wrapping up, checking for understanding. We talk through a few of our […]

Ep.6: Keeping Your Morale Up when Teaching Black Squares on Zoom

Ep.6: Keeping Your Morale Up when Teaching Black Squares on Zoom

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Teachers Teach Teaching Podcast Ah yes. Another day of talking to yourself and looking at a classroom of black squares on your screen! We’re breaking down the reasons students keep their cameras off and how you can create a space where students engage… and maybe even flip their cameras on once in a while! Tune […]

How to use synchronous learning effectively

How to use synchronous learning effectively

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Teachers Teach Teaching: Episode 5 Hey… is anybody there?  If you feel like you’re just talking to a bunch of squares on Zoom, and you’re not sure if your students are sleeping, learning, or even in front of their computers, it’s all good. We’ll go through some strategies to keep students engaged (maybe even excited?!) […]

How to Solve Problems Like a professional… Even When You Aren’t

How to Solve Problems Like a professional… Even When You Aren’t

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If you could swap brains with someone for an hour or two, who would it be and what would they help you solve? My husband and I were attempting to hang string lights on our front porch, something that we’d never done before. Needless to say, it wasn’t going well. There is a strategy about […]

The Parent Who Won’t Respect Your Boundaries

The Parent Who Won’t Respect Your Boundaries

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Teachers Teach Teaching: Episode 4 The majority of parents are probably lovely – they know you’re doing the best you can and they’re grateful for the education you provide to their kiddos. But if we get really real, you know that every parent isn’t a walk in the park. In this episode, we give you […]

How to Set Boundaries with Parents When You Teach Online

How to Set Boundaries with Parents When You Teach Online

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Teachers Teach Teaching: Episode 3 How do you set boundaries with parents when you teach online? What about parents who want to attend your class? How do you get parents on your side and still keep your boundaries?  Teachers deserve time off, and most parents want to honor that. Let’s talk more about how you […]

Teaching Asynchronously Like a Boss

Teaching Asynchronously Like a Boss

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Teachers Teach Teaching: EP 2 The majority of parents are probably lovely – they know you’re doing the best you can and they’re grateful for the education you provide to their kiddos. But if we get really real, you know that every parent isn’t a walk in the park. In this episode, we give you […]