John Rawls wrote an astounding book on politics in 1971. In A Theory of Justice, Mr. Rawls put forward a revolutionary thought experiment as the basis for the best political structure possible. He postulated that if you imagined that you … Read More
Author Archives: Aaron L. Smith
4 Effective Note Taking Components For Students
We know that no two people learn the same way, nor should we make them conduct note taking their peers’ exact way. That’s why I felt compelled to spend some time discussing how to properly do note taking regardless of … Read More
5 Self Care Tips To Maintain Your Sanity In COVID Times
It seems like we’re all exhausted now more than ever as educators’ responsibilities have increased due to COVID 19. Your Zooming for hours a day. You are creating multiple formats of lesson plans for hybrid learning and total distance learning. … Read More
Preventing a Zoom Bombing Before it Happens
Kids will be kids, especially when it comes to them Zoom Bombing, where it will frustrate teachers rather quickly. Thankfully, there are a few ways to deter this from happening. Recognize Your Students Before a Zoom Bombing Happens It pays … Read More
Using Learning Style in Distance Learning
Having students retain information through their preferred learning style is already challenging in a classroom but can distance learning be adapted to teach a student’s preferred learning style? The answer is yes. We have to adapt the way we … Read More
Back To School 2020 – The First Day
It’s Back to School time! No matter what role we play in education, we must have no distractions, so the first day shows consistency, confidence, and the ability to conduct learning efficiently. Sadly, COVID continues to disrupt those traditions and … Read More
Ways to Evaluate Teachers In A Distance Learning Era
Evaluating Teachers -Schools are opening up, and unlike the typical hustle, where teachers build routines and classes understand their expectations, students and teachers are adapting to the new normal when it comes to distance learning. Distance learning continues to dominate … Read More
6 Tips for Distance Learning That Will Help Parents
Ready or not, it’s back to school time. In years past, the flurry of educators buzzing in August showed their hard work in the classroom. Sadly, efforts must now show on a screen. That’s right; we’re preparing for Distance Learning … Read More
Using Management By Solutions for Education
What if we used a Management By Solutions approach to solve education related issues? Would it work? You’d be surprised at how easy the process can be from start to finish. COVID continues to wreak havoc on the world, especially … Read More
Ready To Go Back To School Online?
Amidst the current pandemic, we find ourselves asking the question: “are we going back to school online?” The truth of the matter is no one knows at this time. With so much uncertainty about COVID-19, school districts and government officials … Read More