This past year hasn’t just been hard for students, it’s been hard for educators too. I recognized the challenge of motivation students must have experienced, and loss of connection they expressed with me, as I felt similarly but of course
FollowIn every school year, I have the calm before the storm. The way my lecture schedule works out I am frantically busy teaching in September as well as managing my new teaching assistants and getting into the roll of school.
A student recently asked me what my favourite things were about my job and what were the worst. Great question! I can certainly say there are way more positives than negatives and after reflecting on the question, this is what
Okay, well I don’t think I’ve ever prepared AND given a perfect lecture but I have certainly had lectures go well and I have also had lectures go horribly. There are the lectures that feel great when I’m done and
Although I love my tech, I need to have an old fashioned whiteboard kicking around. I have always used whiteboards for studying (both in high school and University), organizing my work day, and for teaching impromptu in my office. I
When I prepare for a new year, I like to look at the Mindset List to see who my new students are. I quickly realize that there are some pop culture points I can’t say because THEY WON’T KNOW WHAT I