Although change is inevitable, it is not an easy thing to overcome. People become used to their daily routines and become complacent with their everyday “norm.” It is hard for…
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The Top 5 Qualities of a Good Teacher
The world of education is always changing, and we are nothing if we are not flexible. This past year in particular has taught us that we need to expect the…
How Teachers Can Identify Students Who are Having Mental Health Issues
Due to the Covid 19 pandemic, children have unfortunately been experiencing an increase in mental health problems. Many children are suffering negative consequences of decreased social interaction and lack of…
Survey: 1 in 2 Kids Had Trouble Paying Attention While Learning Remotely During the Pandemic
It goes without saying that 2020 was an extremely difficult year, for all of us. Whether the pandemic has affected our personal lives or the trajectory of our careers, we’ve…
5 Essential Traits of an Educational Consultant
In my role as an educational consultant for over 16 years, the most gratifying reward is the enduring relationships between administrators and educators that have been fostered throughout the years….
Da Vinci Recommends: the Best Learning Technologies for Remote Teachers
In March 2020, most of us, myself included, thought remote learning was just a temporary solution for a short-term problem. Now, in February 2021, it is clear that remote learning,…
Tips on how to keep kids engaged while learning remotely
Back in March and April, the novelty of learning at home was a bit exciting. Kids were enjoying being “at class” in their pajamas, having a different pace of learning,…
How We Tackle Difficult Challenges by Keeping an Open Mind and a Willingness to Learn
The world of education has certainly changed within the past year, and we have learned that we are nothing if we can’t be flexible. When the world shut down, I…
Visioning Our Learner’s Journey
As educators, it can sometimes be a daunting task to look beyond test scores and envision a different path for our students. But what if we start to question and…
Fostering Self-confidence in Students Who Learn Differently in 5 Steps
As special educators, we are trained to look at students’ test scores, and to discover what strategies or programs may work for them. But do we look enough at fostering…