Mindfulness: An Inner Tool for Thriving in School and Life

Posted by Olivia Porter on 11/15/16 8:00 AM
by Susannah Azzaro, Business Technology Teacher

A few weekends ago, I participated in a workshop entitled Sustainable Compassion for Educators presented by the non-profit, The Courage of Care Coalition.  The mission of Courage of Care, as stated on their web site is “to empower both personal and social transformation by providing deep contemplative training coupled with powerful tools for systemic change. We support individuals, organizations and communities in realizing a more courageous, caring and equitable world.”  ("Courage of Care Coalition")

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Use Free Tech Tools to Boldly Go Where No Language Class Has Gone Before

Posted by Olivia Porter on 10/31/16 10:00 AM
by: Angela Berger, World Language Teacher
 
 
 
A couple of weeks ago I presented at the Pennsylvania State Modern Language Association conference in Erie, PA. If you have never attended a conference for your content area, I highly recommend doing so!  I found it to be a wonderful experience. I met other language teachers who are just as passionate about sharing a love of language with their students as I am. I was able to exchange ideas, learn new things and I came back to my school feeling invigorated ready to try out some new tips and tools on my own students.
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Establishing a Human Connection in a Digital World

Posted by Olivia Porter on 10/18/16 7:00 AM
by Katie Devlin, Secondary Social Studies Teacher

When I first became an online teacher three years ago, I felt as if I needed to adapt and acquaint myself with a brand new world. However, I knew that I still needed to present myself as the teacher that I knew I was; someone who was dedicated to her students and school and who really wanted her kids to succeed and do well.

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Creating MORE VOICE in the Online Classroom

Posted by Olivia Porter on 10/11/16 6:00 PM

 

by Katie Heiles, 7-12 English Teacher
and
Victoria DeRoner, 7-12 Social Studies Teacher

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