Humanities Craftsmanship: A Study of 30 Years of Illinois Humanities Council Grant-making
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Young People, Ethics, and the New Digital Media: A Synthesis from the GoodPlay Project
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6 Classroom Management Tips Every Teacher Can Use
Effective teachers are passionate about educating their students. They want to spend their time teaching, not dealing with classroom disruptions. Here are some classroom management tips to help teachers settle problems, or prevent them from occurring, so that they can spend more of the classroom hour on teaching and learning.... Comment
Why You Might Need a Master’s Degree
Most of us were told that in order to get ahead in life we needed to go to college and get a degree. But you’ve done that. So why do you need a master’s degree? It’s true that for many jobs and fields, a BA or BS will suffice..at least... Comment
Top 12 Tips to Create an Effective School Website
In today’s Internet savvy society, sophisticated school websites are increasingly becoming the norm. To stand out from the masses, a school website should have compelling content and visual appeal, be engaging and informative, and reflect the spirit and activities at the school. Creating an interactive online presence that appeals to... Comment
Top 12 Ways Teachers Can Rock Summer Break
With summer just around the corner, it’s the time to make sure those sunny school-free days don’t pass us by. Let’s make the most of this summer without blowing out the budget. Here are my top 12 ways to rock your summer break on a budget! Summer Break Staycations Now... Comment
Mathematics, Everywhere for Everyone
The idea of “learning math” often conjures the image of a student hunched over his desk, solving problems using a set formula he copied down from his teacher. Math, we tend to think, is a strict set of algorithms, practices, and rules — all emanating from inside the classroom. New... Comment
Google for Teachers: 100+ Tricks
From super-effective search tricks to Google for teachers tools to tricks and tips for using Gmail, Google Docs, and Google Calendar, these Google for teachers tricks will surely save you some precious time when using technology in the classroom. Google for Teachers Search Tricks These search tricks can save you time when... 2
Teaching Strategies to Make Math Homework Meaningful
Teachers have been split down the middle for years regarding if students should be assigned homework or not. Some think that it is very effective, while others disagree. Whatever the case may be, many students are still getting lots of homework, especially in math. Math can be a very hard... 3
Nine Characteristics of a Great Teacher
Years ago, as a young, eager student, I would have told you that a great teacher was someone who provided classroom entertainment and gave very little homework. Needless to say, after many years of K-12 administrative experience and giving hundreds of teacher evaluations, my perspective has changed. My current position... 1
