STRONG Teacher Newsletter
Persistence
Sometimes, the best thing you can do is to keep moving forward.
Jeremy Jorgensen
Education
Experience the Solar Eclipse: A Comprehensive Guide and Learning Resources for the April 8, 2024 Event
The solar eclipse occurring on April 8, 2024, will be particularly special because it will be a total solar eclipse visible from several countries, including Mexico, the United States, and Canada.
Education
Top Strategies for an Effective Start to Your Class: Enhancing Learning and Classroom Management
The first 5-10 minutes of class are crucial; they set the tone for the rest of the session. A well-structured start can greatly enhance students' learning experience and simplify classroom management.
Weekly Report
Breaks and Brain Dumps
This week's topics include addressing teacher shortages, taking breaks, and using portfolios as a form of assessment.
Brain Dump
Brain Dumps #5 and #6 - World War I, Do Your Best, and High Expectations
Tuesday, March 26, 2024 * I administered a World War I quiz to my crew. They were allowed to use their notebooks. I am surprised that so many of them chose not to open it. * Recorded a screencast for the 2-5-8 Forces and Motion Learning menu. You can check it out
Brain Dump
Unlocking Mental Clarity, Boosting Productivity, and Increased Learning: The Power of the Brain Dump
A Brain Dump is a cognitive technique where you unload or "dump" all your thoughts, ideas, worries, and tasks, clogging your mind onto a piece of paper or digital device.
STRONG Teacher Newsletter
Simplicity
It takes a few tiny things to make life easier.
Brain Dump
Brain Dump #4 - TLAP, STRONG Teachers, and March Madness
Monday, March 25th, 2024 * Snow Day Today! * I participated in a #TLAP chat (Teach Like a Pirate) tonight. The topic was connecting art to our personal and professional lives. * I spent about an hour working on the STRONG Teacher Toolkit and creating a post to share with others. Here'
Strong Teacher
STRONG Teacher Toolkit
Become a happier, healthier, and stronger teacher. Get the STRONG Teacher Toolkit.
Brain Dump
Brain Dump #3 - March Madness, Menus, and a Snow Day
Sunday, March 24th, 2024 * I looked back over the past week and compiled my weekly review. * The STRONG Teacher Toolkit Notion page is coming along. I added a few of my recent resource posts for subscribers. * I finally completed the 2-5-8 Forces and Motion learning menu. Magic School AI helped
Weekly Report
Difficult and Beautiful Work
The beauty, challenge, and emotion of working in the classroom.
Brain Dump
Brain Dump #2 - Growth, Struggles, and Rucking
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 * Today, we celebrated MAPS testing growth. It was noticeable that more boys were progressing than in the past couple of years. I hope this trend continues. * I'm struggling to keep some of my classes moving forward. The pace of work completion varies so much