Gavin McCormack posted an interesting article about why teachers are struggling during this pandemic. I can personally relate to his article. McCormack states that teachers are not struggling because learning from home is hard. Doing hard things is their expertise. Teachers are struggling because they miss seeing the smiles, laughter, the love, empathy, understanding and Read more about Why Teachers Are Struggling[…]
Lolly Daskal posted an interesting article on how to become a great leader. She states that we need to ask ourselves these questions weekly. 1. What did I learn from last week? 2. What was my greatest accomplishment last week? 3. What have I struggled with in the past that might affect the upcoming week? Read more about Want to Be a Great Leader?[…]
This morning I am compelled to write about the healing powers of nature. I have always been a nature lover. I believe part of this is because I grew up on a farm and nature was my gift and my essence. We were outdoors pretty much during all seasons. A colleague asked me once what Read more about Nature is Healing and a Great Teacher[…]
Gavin McCormack inspires me daily. He sends me emails daily and his passion for education is beautiful. I entirely agree with his post about education being about teaching empathy, love and compassion and the essential skills that help students make the world a better place for every living organism. McCormack believes it is not about Read more about Education is Life[…]
Gavin McCormack sent me the following great sample of the perfect lesson for students: Step 1. – Show the students a picture of a group of students reacting to someone taking their picture. Step 2. – Tell them it’s black and white. Step 3. – Zoom in and prove it, explain how the human brain Read more about 6 Steps to the Perfect Lesson[…]
In 2007 when our current first year university students sat in kindergarten learning phonics and the alphabet there was no Spotify, Uber, Airbnb, or Tesla. Today as they sit in their first year university lectures, we must ask ourselves, have we set them up with the skills to embrace the future? Can they be the Read more about Teach Essential Skills in School[…]
Anthony Livonia, father, husband and physical education teacher posted the following article on the 10 fear-busting strategies to consider: 1. Stay informed – Read, read, read valid information from credible sources. 2. Stay active – Walk, meditate, perform yoga, stretch, do yard work, clean your garage, basement, shed, and get outside to just breathe. 3. Read more about 10 Fear-busting Strategies to Consider[…]
Sharon Domine, M.S. Ed, posted the following about creativity which inspired me. I would definitely believe that these characteristics are crucial for becoming creative. 1. Confidence – the ability to question without fear. 2. Observation – seeing problems/ideas. 3. Humility – knowing you don’t know everything. 4. Mindfulness – thinking on how to think. 5. Read more about What Causes Creativity[…]
Strati Georgopoulos posted the following suggestions to improve our life: 1. Wake up early. 2. Work harder than you think you did yesterday. 3. Never go more than 3 days without exercise. 4. Make time to read every day.
One of the LinkedIn posts wrote about the importance of listening, especially for a leader. When you are a leader, in whatever capacity, business, education, parenting, counselling, you are a role model. How we listen to our people is an example of how true listening is practiced. You will never know the influence you have Read more about Truly Listen[…]