Tag: teaching
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Online Tools to Lighten the Class
Lately, I’ve spent time finding online resources to make the classroom a more fun and entertaining place for me and my students. After all, both my students and I need a break from the textbook, even though I love how T’es branché keeps my class structured with grammar and vocabulary clearly presented and exercises included that get…
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Books to Read about Education
https://shepherd.com/best-books/becoming-a-great-teacher Teaching with Heart is featured on the Shepherd website, which highlights books to read about certain topics, including education. Click the link above to discover other books that discuss what it’s like being an educator in schools in America and abroad.
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Students Who Make It All Worthwhile
It’s always tough returning to school after a snow day—particularly after a three-day weekend—with teens having forgotten what they studied the previous week and readjusting to getting up early. So, I want to acknowledge students who made my day by going beyond my expectations. Each of these young people made me proud through their strong…
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What To Do Without Internet at School?
Today some classrooms were without Wifi due to the winter storm that hit this region last night. Most students got to school without incident, though some roads were blocked due to downed trees and flooded creeks. Strong winds had caused some areas to lose electricity with my school evidently running on a back-up generator. But…
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The Worst Day at School
For teachers, the toughest day of the school year is the day after Christmas break. No one wants to rise before the sun’s up, in the beginning of winter when it’s often dark and dreary. Early January in the Northeast is cold with frost on car and bus windows, the sun not appearing until after…
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Tis the Season for Thanks
The high school orchestra greeted students with holiday tunes just before the first bell rang. On their way to class, students lingered a minute or two to hear “Deck the Halls,” carrying gift bags filled with presents, some sporting red Santa Claus hats and comfy pajamas. Most smiled and chattered as good cheer filled the…
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Why Our Youth Should Consider Teaching
I recently wrote an article about the top reasons for students to consider teaching. It made me think about how important it is that our youth are drawn to the profession. Not enough college graduates are majoring in education, and veteran teachers are retiring. Who will teach the next generation if we don’t have a…
Jennifer Nelson 