Retirement account opinions for teachers
Everyone knows that you don’t go into education for the money, but that doesn’t mean that money doesn’t matter. In fact, it matters more because we have less of it and therefore need to...
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Student perspective on teaching
It often feels like we are unappreciated or at least underappreciated as teachers, but what is the student perspective? What do students think is the most important traits in teachers? What do students think...
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4 easy plants for the classroom
Greenery is all the rage in home décor so why not bring plants into the classroom or home office? Not only are plants pleasant to look at, they can increase the air quality of...
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A WANNABE TEACHER’S GUIDE
I am updating the blog as quickly as possible, but it doesn’t yet contain everything in A Wannabe Teacher’s Guide: Getting Hired, Having Fun & Staying Sane. My goal is to eventually get all...
Wordle in the classroom
What is Wordle? Created by British software engineer Josh Wardle in October of 2021, Wordle is a web browser-based word game that has recently become a viral hit, particularly among high school students. Upon...
27 education buzz words you need to know in 2022
Education buzzwords are constantly changing so it is time for an update of my 2019 25 Buzz words you need to know post. The buzz words below are in addition to the 2019 buzz...
10 month vs 12 month pay checks
You finally get the phone call offering you a position as a full time teacher! Now you need to come in to the central office building to do “onboarding” (or official hiring). You will...
25 Buzz words you need to know
Seriously, you might want to make flash cards. Also check out my Buzz Words for 2022 post for the most recent buzz words in education. 1.Achievement Gap: The Achievement Gap is when two heterogeneous...
Welcome to the wannabeteacher Blog!
This is a space brimming with resources for anyone interested in becoming a teacher. So glad to have you here! Why do we become teachers? Clearly, the massive salary and stock options are the...
Should I teach?
The first question many of us ask ourselves is: “Do I have what it takes to become a teacher?” If you know enough about teaching to ask yourself this question, you’re half way there....
Globle in the classroom
As I noted in a previous post, Wordle can be used as a tool in the classroom. You can even create your own Wordles or have students create them. But you don’t need to...
Have students create their own Wordle
I’m going to assume that you have a basic understanding of how Wordle works and are able to explain it to your students. If not, please read this post first. You will need a...
Review – Empower: what happens when students own their own learning
I picked up Empower: what happens when students own their own learning by John Spencer and A.J. Juliani for a professional development activity with my school’s literacy team. We have a focus on project...
Review: Angela Duckworth’s “Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance”
Breaking the silence for Grit Those of you who follow my blog have likely noticed it’s been radio silence for over a year. Like the rest of you, COVID threw me for a loop...
Holiday teacher gift ideas during virtual learning
Teachers across the country are going above and beyond for their students this year. Teachers are up late making plans that will engage students through a digital platform. They are driving countless miles in...
Guest Post: Zoom School
The New Way Kids Are Learning During the Coronavirus Pandemic BY: Eric M. Earle, founder of Tutor Portland and Tutor San Francisco, and co-founder of zoomtutor.com. The Coronavirus crisis has forced schools to shutter...
5 Tips for adjusting to virtual teaching
There are those who say working virtually is easier. These people are must not be teachers! I have not posted in the past several months for that reason. Being an educator during this time...
5 Tips for teaching virtually during your first year
I’m sorry to say, if you are looking at your first year of teaching you are in for a double whammy. The first year of teaching is notoriously the most difficult year. Add to...
