Thinking about teaching, learning and math
Note: I wrote this when we were advised to wash our hands, not to shut down major institutions and practice social distancing. Much has changed in recent days … but in the midst of it we need self-care more than ever. Be well, friends. So….I might have mentioned that I’m prep’ing a few workshops this …
Continue reading “The Struggle Is Real: Balance and Self Care”
Teacher self-care webinar, hosted by the Massachusetts Coalition for Adult Education (MCAE). Teaching is meaningful, important, rewarding…and hard. If we are to do our best work and sustain our efforts, we must find ways to manage the challenges, amplify the positives and maintain our energy. We’ll explore practical steps busy teachers can take.
Self-care during this time of COVID-inspired social distancing takes many forms. Sometimes it looks like taking action.
This is hard. I hope you’re ok. Please take care of yourself. Friends, that’s all I’ve wanted to write. For months. Whether your ‘this’ is figuring out how to connect with students through a screen, or going into a classroom and worrying about exposure, or juggling your own kids’ remote schooling with work, or just …
My favorite teacher self-care technology hack of the year: gmail schedule send + student notes.
We’re beginning what is likely the strangest back to school of our teaching careers. … And the internets are full (sometimes overflowing) with suggestions for managing it all. A few links that made it through my mental filters: Adult Ed Friendly Math Packets (Thanks, CUNY!) Your ‘Surge Capacity’ Is Depleted — It’s Why You Feel …
Continue reading “What I’m Emailing Myself: Back to Pandemic-School Edition”
How in the world are we supposed to set goals after a year like this? 3 compassionate frameworks for teaching goals: oxygen masks, reaching out and looking froward
We’re disappointed we won’t see you in person… but we respect the decision to protect public health. So… we’re going digital. Details to follow, but mathacognitive will offer our workshops scheduled for the 2020 MCAE NETWORK Conference digitally. Sign up below to receive information as we work out the details! Thinking about Thinking: Low Prep …
Metacognition sounds daunting to teach. But it doesn’t have to be. One of the easiest ways is by adding a log to something you’re already doing. Here’s how…
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