Learning From Our Foreslackers

This year, my school will graduate our very first senior class. This momentous occasion is provoking conflicting emotions in the staff, from extreme joy and pride to extreme stress and frustration.

In fact, my colleague who teaches 12th grade English has taken to humming “Pomp and Circumstance” at least once a class to remind our seniors that graduation is around the corner and some of them have yet to get out the door.

Staying Current with Technology in the Classroom

Given the breakneck pace at which technology in the classroom evolves, it’s imperative that educators keep up with every bit of bandwidth that comes down the pike. But it’s hard to keep up with all this technology in the classroom, right?
Rest easy. Today on TeachHUB.com, veteran elementary school educator Janelle Cox (she’s a frequent writer for the website) takes a look at how teachers can keep up with all the evolutions that technology in the classroom takes.
Janelle’s ideas on keeping up with educational innovations include:
  • Utilize Social Media
  • Ask Your Students
  • Pursue Professional Development Courses
  • And More!

Janelle sums up her article thusly: “In short, you must do your homework in order to keep up with educational innovations. While it would be impossible to keep up with all the latest digital technologies, it is possible to try as many as you see fit for your classroom. By adopting this approach, you will be able to ensure that your students are 21st century learners, and have a general understanding of the latest educational innovations. “
What is your favorite way to stay current with technology in the classroom? Please share your thoughts in the comment section below, we would love to hear how you stay up-to-date.

Workout Tips for Coaches
Finally, frequent contributing writer Janelle Cox looks at some ways that coaches can get the most out of their workouts.
Janelle says that coaches need to:
  • Maintain Energy Levels by Eating Right
  • Keep Your Workouts Interesting
  • Don’t Forget About Recovery
  • And More!

Do you have any workout tips for coaches that you would like to add? Please share with us in the comment section below. We would love to hear what you do with your student athletes.

6 Back to School Tips to Organize Your Classroom

“Let our advance worrying become advance thinking and planning” ~ Winston Churchill

“If you believe you can, you probably can. If you believe you won\’t, you most assuredly won\’t. Belief is the ignition switch that gets you off the launching pad.” ~ Denis Waitley

In the midst of back-to-school madness, it’s easy to let yourself get overwhelmed with all the planning and prep. You’ve visited the teacher store, reviewed your curriculum and spent a few nights tossing and turning. Whether you are an experienced teacher or new teacher, these tips can help you organize and plan your time before school starts.