Gavin McCormack posted the following 4 steps to help students master skills: 1. We listen to someone tell us how it’s done. (Active Listening) 2. We watch someone demonstrate how to do it. (Inferential Understanding) 3. We do it ourselves. (Determination, Confidence, Resilience) 4. We teach somebody else. (Communication, Empathy and Collaboration) McCormack says that Read more about 4 Simple Steps to Student Retention[…]
Alexander Jackson posted the following beautiful message on LinkedIn, which he got from the Power of Positive Thinking: – You are beautiful – You are loved – You are needed – You are alive for a reason – You are stronger than you think – You are gonna get through this – I’m glad you’re Read more about In Case No One Told You Today[…]
Once again, I am impressed with Gavin McCormack’s email he sent me about the 4 types of learners in every classroom as follows: 1. The Isolated Learner They love to be left alone to get on with the task at hand. They need clear instructions and expectations with all the resources and options at hand Read more about The 4 Types of Learners In Every Classroom[…]
John Maxwell always inspires me with his Minute With Maxwell and today was just the same. He spoke of how Bob Marley said that you never know how strong you are until strong is the only choice you have. Bob Marley says the easier way doesn’t make us stronger. So, if you’re running out of Read more about We Must Be Strong Today[…]
Gavin McCormack sent me an email for suggestions for children/students to learn at home that are practical and enjoyable. I love his ideas and I think parents and children/students will love these ideas as well: Monday 9:00 – 10:1 5 Write a letter, then post the letter 10:15 – 11:00 – Read a recipe, Bake Read more about Non-Academic Practical Time Table for Children at Home[…]
As always, I am inspired by so many amazing inspirations from John Maxwell, LinkedIn and Twitter. John Maxwell challenges us to look for the blessings in this difficult time of fighting the corona virus around the world. And yes there are definitely blessings. I am certain that one of the lessons we must learn as Read more about Look for the Blessings[…]
Gavin McCormack sent me the following about what we as educators need to be aware of when delivering online lessons: 1. Make sure that children know their ‘virtual timetable’ even have a morning roll call. Children need routine and so do you. Make sure. Mum and dad are also aware of the routine. 2. Make Read more about 11 Things We Need to be Aware of When Delivering Online Lessons[…]
While some of us have the luxury of being able to do the social distancing, we must send out our gratitude to those who are our heroes at this time of pandemic – health care workers, grocery, transit, police, ambulance, fire fighters and others. Thank you! You deserve not only our gratitude and solidarity, but Read more about 6 Daily Questions to Ask Yourself While Social Distancing[…]
I love the following 6 traits of mentally strong people which I found on LinkedIn sent by Madelyn@madelynjul.1d: 1. They celebrate other people’s success. 2. They don’t waste time feeling sorry for themselves. 3. They focus on positive thoughts. 4. They are kind, fair and unafraid to speak up. 5. They are willing to take Read more about 6 Things Mentally Strong People Do[…]
I love the following inspirations that the Dalai Lama posted on Twitter. They are inspirations that we all need to think about and ponder during this time of self-isolation in our society. 1. The purpose of our lives is to be happy. 2. Be kind whenever possible. 3. Well being comes through action, not through Read more about Inspiring Quotes from Dalai Lama[…]