Tag Archives: Student Teaching

100 Free Online Tools for Teachers

Jessica Merritt at Smart Teaching.org compiled and nicely organized a list of 100 free web tools.  Check it out here.  It will benefit any teacher.

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Lose the Teacher Desk

When I am tired my teacher desk looks like a wonderful refuge.  From there I can view students, catch-up on some small minor administrative tasks, and perhaps get grading done.  Caution!  There are downsides.  For one, the computer can be … Continue reading

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Lose the Teacher Desk

When I am tired my teacher desk looks like a wonderful refuge.  From there I can view students, catch-up on some small minor administrative tasks, and perhaps get grading done.  Caution!  There are downsides.  For one, the computer can be … Continue reading

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Road to Teaching Keeps Growing!

Thank you. Since its’ launch last summer, Road to Teaching has grown considerably.  Over 11,000 aspiring, student, and beginning teachers visited this website, learning about teaching strategies and topics, discovering resources, and finding support.   This growth couldn’t be possible … Continue reading

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Road to Teaching Keeps Growing!

Thank you. Since its’ launch last summer, Road to Teaching has grown considerably.  Over 11,000 aspiring, student, and beginning teachers visited this website, learning about teaching strategies and topics, discovering resources, and finding support.   This growth couldn’t be possible … Continue reading

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How to Address Poverty in the Classroom

Should we, as teachers, ignore poverty and other external factors affecting our students?  This question was explored from different perspectives in a recent Washington Post article.  I argue, as many others did in the article, that there needs to be … Continue reading

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Teacher Frustration Expressed in a Letter to President

I came across an interesting post today.  I believe it accurately depicts the pressures we, as educators, face on a daily basis.  The post is an open letter to the next president-elect. Dear Mr. Soon-to-be-President, I’m a teacher and I’m … Continue reading

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Read Road to Teaching in e-Book Version

Now, aspiring and student teachers can order Road to Teaching as an e-book, SAVING close to 40%! Preview my book at Lulu.com for free.  Learn how to differentiate yourself in your teacher preparation classes, create a positive relationship with your … Continue reading

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Read Road to Teaching in e-Book Version

Now, aspiring and student teachers can order Road to Teaching as an e-book, SAVING close to 40%! Preview my book at Lulu.com for free.  Learn how to differentiate yourself in your teacher preparation classes, create a positive relationship with your … Continue reading

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Free Documentary (TEACH) Portrays First-Year Teachers' Struggle

Award-winning director Davis Guggenheim ‘s documentary TEACH is now available online for free at www.teachnow.org. “TEACH chronicles the determination and commitment of four young teachers as they fight the real fight: educating our children.  Davis Guggenheim’s award-winning documentary reveals the human … Continue reading

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