What Best Describes Your Teaching Style?
What best describes your teaching style – your philosophy – your priority? When people walk into your classroom, does your classroom reflect your professional identity? Do you have a “teaching coat?” … Continue reading
Codecademy’s One-Stop-Shop for Programming Education
As the field of coding grows, there are more and more resources available for anyone interested in learning how to code. Since the launch of New York-based Codecademy two years ago, the start-up has … Continue reading
Conceptual Understanding in Mathematics
If you are following principalaim, I have shared some of my favorite educators, innovators, and creative thinkers. Among my favorites is Grant Wiggins, co-author of Understanding by Design. An authority … Continue reading
Power of the “T”
Great words that describe a great profession – Go Teachers! tlb Source Source
Elements of a ‘High Quality’ Preschool Education
For the past several years, President Obama has been an advocate for early childhood education (specifically preschool education). The dialogue following the President’s push to support early childhood education for all four-year olds has … Continue reading
Growing in Chaos
Always a planner, it is amazing to meet people who can function in chaotic situations. And yet, as an educator, I find the best solutions to problems have come when … Continue reading
Earth Day 2014: Green Cities
Today is Earth Day, and I am excited about this year’s theme – Green Cities. This year’s theme is near and dear to me because of its emphasis on creating sustainable living communities. … Continue reading
No Thanks Necessary
Even when things are tough don’t forget why we teach. Let’s stay true to our calling. tlb Source
Never Be a Bystander
Sadly schools continue to struggle to empower students to use their voices when others are being bullied. Check out this incredibly powerful 30 second video aimed to help encourage students … Continue reading
Modernizing Instruction
Like many fellow educators, I am always looking for the “best practices” in teaching. I recently discovered a blog post from TeachThought that provides 8 tips to help teachers better understand how … Continue reading
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