Education
Introducing the STRONG Teacher Newsletter
Each STRONG Teacher Newsletter will serve up a small dose of inspiration, a resource to reflect on, and an affirmation to provide a motivational boost and remind you how awesome you are.
Jeremy Jorgensen
Teach Like...
Teach Like a Stoic - Well-Being
As teachers, we face numerous challenges, from heavy workloads to classroom management issues, eye rolls, and reluctant learners, which can take a toll on our overall well-being.
Weekly Report
Teacher Leaders and Self-Compassion
This week's topics include educators as community leaders, classroom lighting, and how to live a good life.
Education
CK-12: Empowering Education with Free Online Resources and Customizable Textbooks
CK-12 is a free online platform that offers textbooks and resources for students and teachers in Math, Science, and Social Studies. It provides open educational resources that can be adapted to individual learning needs.
Weekly Report
Cell Phones and Silent Discussions
Topics for this week include cell phones in schools, hearing from all students during class discussions, and what to do when your stress level surpasses your window of tolerance.
Education
The Impact of Cell Phone Use on Students in the Classroom: Negative Effects, Resources, and Management Solutions
Cell phones have become integral to our daily lives, providing convenience and connectivity. However, when it comes to the classroom environment, they can also pose significant distractions and challenges for students.
Goals
Goal Update January 2023
Each month, I report my progress toward my goals or lack thereof; here's how January went.
Weekly Report
Truth and the Mighty Pen
Topics for this week include writing by hand, Close reading, Black History Month, and media literacy.
Thirty Day Challenge
Success - Thirty Blog Posts in Thirty Days
This is my 30th blog post in thirty days. Each year, I set a goal to complete at least three Thirty-Day Challenges. You can find them all here. Receive Email Updates Initially, it seemed like such a big challenge, but I realized it wasn't so bad as I
Celebrating Black History Month: Resources, Lessons, and Activities
February is Black History Month. The theme for this year is "African American and the Arts," highlighting the impact Black Americans have had on visual arts, music, and cultural movements. Black History Month Teaching and Learning ResourcesIf you are an educator or simply interested in learning more, here
Trust me
Teach Like a Stoic - Check Yourself
In the world of teaching and education, we can learn quite a bit from Zeno.
Education
Using Notebook Title Pages as an Anticipatory Set
An effective way to kick off a new unit of study is to have students complete a title page.