Gavin McCormack is always an inspiration and I feel fortunate to receive emails from him daily. He has such an amazing passion for children and teaching that he shares with his followers that is powerfully addictive. Today he shared an article on what children need while they are learning at home. They are as follows: Read more about 11 Things Children Need While Learning At Home[…]
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[…]
Lolly Daskal posted the following ways, in an article, to develop leadership skills in your children and I believe they are most important for anyone who has children or works with children as educators, coaches or in families. 1. Be the kind of leader you want them to become. 2. Allow them to pave their Read more about 10 Simple Ways to Develop Leadership Skills in Your Children[…]
Leadership First posted an article on the importance of leaders to admit their mistakes and show their people that they learn from their mistakes. This is what I have always taught in my opportunities to teach in my classrooms, in workshops and as a mother and grandmother. When leaders are honest about their shortfalls and Read more about Leaders Make Mistakes[…]
I recently read a post by Leadership First on LinkedIn about how important it is for a leader to treat his or her people with dignity. It says a lot about the leader. If a leader does not treat the people with dignity, respect and courtesy, the company will most definitely fail. I have personally Read more about How You Treat People Says a Lot About You[…]
Gavin McCormack posted the following ideas for learning tools that will help students learn at home during this time of isolation and social distancing. Albert – an instructional companion that personalized and accelerates learning. Alchemist – offers interesting chemistry resources. AmazingPeopleSchools – a perfect too for students to strengthen their character and work on their Read more about Ideas for Educators & Parents[…]
I read the following quote on LinkedIn by Leadership First, “Believe in yourself. You are braver than you think, more talented than you know, and capable of more than you can imagine.” This quote is very timely since we are facing tremendous challenges around the world with COVID-19 virus and by extension all the changes Read more about Believe in Yourself[…]
Gavin McCormack posted the following brilliant ideas of how to empower our students and allow them to be smarter than the teacher. He says, and I agree, that if we think that teaching is simply standing at the front and lecturing our students, we limit them to only being as smart as us. By actually Read more about Allow Your Students to be Smarter Than You[…]
Gavin McCormack posted a fascinating article about the perfect lesson structure which I love. He says the following: 1. Introduction 2% – This is where you explain to the class what you are actually going to teach them today. The learning objective. 2. Explanation 2% – Teacher explains why this lesson is important. How will Read more about The Perfect Lesson Structure[…]
Gavin McCormack posted an interesting article about empowering children to find their place in the world. I love how he challenges us to help children feel connected. They need to know that they are part of a chain of events that they have a responsibility for. Teaching a child how to care for a caterpillar, Read more about Allow Children to Find Their Place in the World[…]