by MTI: Professional Development Courses | Dec 22, 2020 | Educator Wellness and Tips
With 2020 drawing to a close, and with the arrival of promising new vaccines, many of us are hopeful for a better year to come. While we know it will take time, we look forward to the more opportunities to gather with students, colleagues, and friends. We also know...
by MTI: Professional Development Courses | Nov 18, 2020 | Improving Instruction
How often have you helped your student practice, review, and prepare for an exam, only to end up disappointed or confused by negative results? When this happens, we tend to ask: What went wrong? We felt so confident going into this assessment! How can we make...
by MTI: Professional Development Courses | Oct 8, 2020 | Educator Wellness and Tips
In the chaos of modern life (and amidst a global pandemic), the concept of “self-care” has become an increasingly popular topic. Self-care, loosely defined, is a focus on the actions we can take to support our mental and physical health, especially in the face of...
by MTI: Professional Development Courses | Aug 12, 2020 | Teaching During a Crisis
In an effort to wrap my mind around the challenges that lie ahead this year – and determined to make things better than they were last spring – I recently picked up a copy of the new book The Distance Learning Playbook, Grades K-12: Teaching for Engagement and Impact...
by MTI: Professional Development Courses | Jul 10, 2020 | Social and Emotional Learning
As we wait to see what school will look like in the fall, many teachers are planning ahead to support students’ eventual return to the classroom. This includes a renewed focus on building students’ sense of safety and community. Child psychologists are encouraging...
