Teacher Gadget Must-Haves
Got a birthday coming up? Maybe working on an early Christmas wishlist? These are some gadgets that our teachers love to use in their classrooms!
Got a birthday coming up? Maybe working on an early Christmas wishlist? These are some gadgets that our teachers love to use in their classrooms!
How one man’s personal communications tool grew into a Microsoft giant; its impact on teaching and learning; and what you’re missing if you haven’t tried Flipgrid
School has long been rife with power structures. Recently we’ve come to discover that learning is done best when power is placed with the individual. Putting a belief in the individual – the teacher, the learner – ensures that ownership is felt in each role. But, unfortunately, structures and dynamics haven’t caught up with our knowledge yet.
Teachers are master jugglers, as they attempt on a daily basis to meet students’ individualized learning objectives, support their classroom family, collaborate with their school community, and hone their professional craft. However, over the past year and half, teachers have been overwhelmed with the time commitment and effort it has taken to shift their methodology and teaching strategies to meet the new school routines of COVID-19.
Even before the pandemic, the importance of mental health for teachers was realized. Study after study has shown the increased value of teachers dedicating time to their mental and physical health in order to have the focus needed to be the best at their craft.
TikTok is quickly becoming the preferred platform for teachers to share their ideas, innovations, frustrations and more all while having a little fun!
We learned a lot from COVID-19 in 2020 including education is ready for a reboot, if we are.
Empowered’s staff, many former educators, are here to support you on your journey to transforming your classroom and student outcomes.