Teacher Burnout: Recognizing and Reducing It By Erik Ofgang published 30 June 22 Signs of teacher burnout include emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and a feeling of no longer being effective at your job. It’s important to listen to these feelings and make changes.
Reading Comprehension Can Predict College Success By Erik Ofgang published 28 June 22 For a new study, researchers looked at 26 previous studies and a total of 25,090 students and found that differences in reading comprehension could explain 8.4 percent of the variation seen in college grades.
Teacher Who Inspired Stranger Things Creators: Using the Arts to Educate By Erik Ofgang published 27 June 22 Strangers Things’ creators, the Duffer brothers, credit Hope Hynes Love with fostering and encouraging their early creativity. Love shares strategies for inspiring and educating students through the arts.
5 Pieces of Advice for New Teachers By Erik Ofgang published 24 June 22 Asking questions and making sure to give yourself time off are among the advice veteran and award-winning educators offer for new teachers.
An MD Turned High School Teacher’s Prescription to Improve School Mental Health By Erik Ofgang published 21 June 22 Teachers can make their lives easier and help students with their mental health by reframing their teaching and looking to healthcare for inspiration, says Dr. Christopher Jenson
Vetting Tech Tools By Erik Ofgang published 16 June 22 Creating clear systems for tech tool approval in your district is important, says Kimberly Ramos, instructional coach at the North Kingstown School Department in Rhode Island.
How to Become a School Counselor By Erik Ofgang published 14 June 22 Becoming a school counselor can be a rewarding profession and is currently a position in high demand. Jill Cook, executive director of the American School Counselor Association, shares some insight for those looking to enter the profession.
Using Mindfulness and Authenticity to Lead Tech Teams By Erik Ofgang published 10 June 22 Mindfulness can help school IT staff overcome stress and help spur emotional and professional growth
What is Zoom Whiteboard? By Erik Ofgang published 9 June 22 Zoom Whiteboard allows users to collaborate in real-time while staying within a Zoom meeting
Ensuring Secure Digital Collaboration By Erik Ofgang published 8 June 22 Teaching educators the basics of cybersecurity and fostering good digital citizenship can help keep your school network secure
Using Virtual Reality to Enhance Existing Lessons By Erik Ofgang published 6 June 22 Virtual reality can enhance educational experiences and is a powerful way to foster student engagement.
How to Address School Shootings with Your Class By Erik Ofgang published 3 June 22 Listening to students and providing a safe space for sharing their concerns is key when discussing school shootings, says Olivia Carter, last year’s School Counselor of the Year.
4 Tips for Hosting School Webinars By Erik Ofgang published 26 May 22 Webinars should be as interactive as possible and allow for hands-on practice, says Laurie Guyon, who has hosted more than 400 webinars for her Board of Cooperative Educational Services
Public Satisfaction With Schools is High Despite What Teachers May Feel By Erik Ofgang published 24 May 22 Polling to measure public satisfaction with schools throughout the pandemic has shown a majority of Americans support the job their local schools are doing
5 Tips for One-Way Masking in Schools By Erik Ofgang published 20 May 22 Advice for effective one-way masking from Linsey Marr, a leading expert on airborne viruses
CDC: More Than 1 in 3 High Schoolers Experiencing Poor Mental Health. What Schools Can Do By Erik Ofgang published 20 May 22 A recent survey of adolescents finds the pandemic exacerbated the pre-existing mental health crisis, but there are strategies that schools can implement to help students.
Students Less Likely to Be Suspended by Teacher of Same Race By Erik Ofgang published 18 May 22 New research finds that Black, Latino, and Asian-American students in New York City were about 3 percent less likely to be suspended if their teachers shared their racial or ethnic background.
How to Teach with the U.S. Government’s UFO Report By Erik Ofgang published 17 May 22 The U.S. government’s UFO report provides the perfect opportunity to teach about media literacy and the search for extraterrestrial life.
How to Get Students to Read for Fun By Erik Ofgang published 16 May 22 Parents and teachers can get students to read for fun by encouraging them to choose what they read or listen to and by helping them build other positive reading habits
3 Ways You & Your Students Can Use Microproductivity By Erik Ofgang published 13 May 22 Practicing microproductivity by breaking large tasks down into smaller, easier-to-complete ones, can save time and help educators and students tackle daunting projects
The Metaverse: 5 Things Educators Should Know By Erik Ofgang published 11 May 22 As the metaverse draws increasing attention, a team of leading researchers has put together an evidence-based guide for educators
School Resiliency: Not as Simple as Remote vs. In-Person Classes By Erik Ofgang published 9 May 22 A new study found that schools had great variation in student math scores that couldn’t be explained by in-person vs. remote school alone
Growth Mindset: 4 Ways to Implement It In Class By Erik Ofgang published 6 May 22 Growth mindset works for specific students in specific instances but educators should be careful when implementing it, says David S. Yeager of the University of Texas at Austin.
What is a Flipped Classroom? By Erik Ofgang published 4 May 22 A flipped classroom prioritizes hands-on work and educator-student interaction by “flipping” the type of work typically done during and outside of class.
6 Tips for Protecting Student Data Privacy By Erik Ofgang published 2 May 22 The award-winning edtech specialists at Oak Grove School District in California share their tips for protecting student data privacy while still utilizing the latest tech tools.
