In today’s podcast episode I have some phenomenal classroom management ideas presented by Dr. Lori Friesen, our first guest on the Shared Teaching Podcast. Dr. Lori has 10 years of teaching experience in Canada and overseas and has her PhD in elementary education with a… Keep Reading…
Classroom Management Techniques: 4 Quick Wins
Any time is a good time to review my classroom management plan and add new classroom management techniques to my bag of tricks. I would advise against trying all 4 of these at once though. Try one of these quick wins for a couple weeks… Keep Reading…
Revising Your Classroom Management Plan After Break
Classroom management plan not working?I don’t even need to tell you that this year behaviors have increased dramatically. It’s so weird how much difference a year out of school can make for these students! The most common behaviors I’m seeing in my room are a lack… Keep Reading…
Setting Student Learning Goals
Every year I set student learning goals with my students. My first few years I had learning goals for each student but I didn’t really communicate it to my students so they could take ownership. Now I set goals with them as much as I… Keep Reading…
Building a Virtual Classroom Community
Building a virtual classroom community is hard when you are meeting online. How do you build that close relationship when you don’t see the students in person? I’m six weeks into teaching online and sharing the tips I’ve found that have helped with my own… Keep Reading…
25 Ways to Build an Online Classroom Community
Hosting online meetings might not be your ideal way to teach but it provides you with some unique opportunities to further build your classroom community. Here I’ve put together 25 ways you can kick off your virtual learning.1. Scavenger HuntsShare your screen with your class… Keep Reading…