My concern is that here in Indiana, I have taught in 3 different districts over 21 years in traditional high schools & have not ever had a student teacher or Practicum observer in my computer lab classroom. The last school I left for my current career center dropped the computer science courses I spent 10 years building and refining all together. No qualified CTE teachers available. 🤷‍♂️

What are your experiences with blended learning in the classroom?

I have taught Pk-2 (full time aides) & SpEd inclusion K-8 with parapros. This will be my first time alone in a classroom of 27 3rd graders. What is your favorite project to do in 3rd??

Happy New Year! Although just a change of a digit on the calendar, the fact that we’ve rotated around the sun gives people inspiration for change. What new or altered mindset or actions will you be bringing into your classroom in 2021? 🤩

Split classes take away joy! We have 6-7 classes at each grade level and they split 1-2 into the remaining 5 so we can have a 5 day schedule. Big classes plus the classroom culture homeroom teachers work so hard to achieve are ruined. Advice? (Plus we are told to "not be negative" by admin.)

I’m using Padlet for students to post artwork. They type in a reflection of the process & post. It’s created a sense of classroom community seeing everyone’s artwork, can comment & like. First 3 Free!

Anyone have advice for talking to teachers in your school that are upset with you?
My 4th grade class didn’t show up today because the teachers are upset that student behaviors that are an issue in music are carrying over to their classroom. I understand their frustration, but nothing was communicated with me. I even thought things were going better this week.

What is the best digital tool you have used in the classroom and what grade level is it best suited for?

Has anyone added meditation practices to their elementary classroom? I recently saw the the app Calm was doing a promotion where they let teachers join for free. Does anyone recommend?

I’ve been daydreaming of a community loom in the school or classroom. Has anyone done this or have any tips? I’m wondering if people will want to participate or take the materials and “redecorate””.

I’m moving to new state (Indiana from South Carolina) and and going to a 6th grade position. Any suggestions for must have things for a 6th grade gen ed classroom?

Is anyone else returning to fully in person learning? We have been hybrid/synchronous since September, which has been very hard and not very effective. They want us to have all Kindergarten students come back in March. I want to stop live teaching over google meet all day while also teaching my students in person at the same time, but there is not enough space in my classroom for safe distancing, not enough space for movement, and sitting at a desk all day is not appropriate for K kids!

I’m accustomed to keeping my students’ IEP folders in my classroom & being held responsible for their safekeeping. Now in a new district, I found that the Case Manager keeps all district IEPs in her office. We have to submit our updates & progress notes to her. And we have to make a planning period appointment with her to come look at any IEP folders. How does your district deal with IEP folder custody?

What novels do you use in your ELA classrooms? I am curious to see what everyone else is using !

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What do you use in your classroom for intervention ?

Anyone use therapy dogs in their classrooms? If so, how?

Has anyone tried using a QR code for classroom sign out? Has it worked for you or just become a pain?

Hi music teachers! How are you surviving? I’ve been teaching band and choir for a long time, but distance learning and Zoom has me stumped. I’m lucky to have a job, I realize. What are some things you’re doing in your virtual classrooms that your music students enjoy?

I’m a qualified tax advisor (ADIT, ATT/CTA) in a UK Big 4 with a Bachelor of Laws. I’m looking at developing my law background a a bit more.

My current options are NYB vs UK SQE vs BPC vs LLM. What do you think is the better option?

Our district is piloting a STEM/project based 7th grade Algebra 1 class next year. Anyone else doing this?

Any one wanna join Deloitte for a senior or manager, senior manager role? An email was sent just now to ask us to refer people for the office in LA, OC, and SD. I can help tho not sure if I recommend

What latest initiative or regulation has found it’s way, perhaps even contextually inappropriately, into your CTE Program results in extra work?

So I am currently working as a journalist for a National TV channel with 3 years experience and looking for a better options. All suggestion or referrals invited

This is 🗣 #ASpaceToVent
A thread for venting, asking for community support and feedback, or just being witnessed on something that needs to be shared. A space to say what you can't say elsewhere!

Hello can I get help from someone/ anyone who can help me list my vacant properties for rent on some rental sites to attract potential tenants to begin to contact regarding this properties? I’m currently super busy which so much of work and also needs to fly down to UK . And I can’t get all this done myself. And I’m willing to pay a good amount $$$ weekly for this job to be done perfectly for just 2 weeks. Please DM me if you can help out with this thanks.

Is it common for commercial real estate companies to transfer commercial realtors from canada to US?

I am a real estate developer and I just lost about $10 in funding for a project because, after careful examination of the land we were going to use, they found out it’s unfit for construction.

Is it a good idea to put MSD down or any down payment when leasing in this current environment?

Will NYC be quarantined??

My boyfriend has been playing duets with a neighbor of ours for the past ~8 months. His wife is due to have a baby girl in a week. What might be a nice gift? We don’t know her that well so want to play it safe!

Pet owners: I have a friend cat/house sitting for me this weekend (three nights). What is an appropriate thank you payment? She’s my friend so it feels weird giving her cash? I was going to leave a few bottles of wine, maybe a fresh baked good?

Thoughts on GP Bullhound?

Hi everyone,
Need an help in getting referred to a position in Wipro
Please help at the earliest,i have the relavant job ID.

Any book recommendations for grieving the death of an estranged parent?

What’s the highest degree you attained? Is it content area or education related? Did you need to get it for certification or was there another reason?

What latest initiative or regulation has found it’s way, perhaps even contextually inappropriately, into your CTE Program results in extra work?

Happy New Year! Although just a change of a digit on the calendar, the fact that we’ve rotated around the sun gives people inspiration for change. What new or altered mindset or actions will you be bringing into your classroom in 2021? 🤩

I have a unique challenge right now in my class. I teach hand drafting in my class and the sanitizer and sprays they are using is making the tape not stick, has anyone to run into this and does anyone have any suggestions? We have found if we wipe the table down with multiple kinds of cleaner in soap and let it dry well that it will stick better but this is a huge time consumer as we transition between classes.

What types of credentials does your program offer to scholars?

In addition to internships, what types of work-based learning experiences do you offer for your students?

How do you assess the quality of your program? Do you use the ACTE framework?

! The international Girls Academy is launching a Global Education Week from April 11-19, they have some really amazing projects for teachers and students. And it’s free! Email:theinternationalgirlsacademy@gmail.com for more info!

A part of our jobs is training scholars with the technical skills from our professional trades, but what techniques, systems, or experiences do you utilize to teach the professional skills?

What is your typical class size for your shop class? Do you have a maximum?

It’s a new year, NEW DECADE, so what will you try different in your class?

When you come back to school, are you expecting any staffing changes? Is that a good or bad thing? Do you think it should be addressed as a message from school administrators?

What, if any, time do you have to conduct maintenance for your lab? Is it part of your day, volunteer work, paid after school compensation, a mixture?

This summer I will be teaching the two courses required to gain the extension certificate to be a New York State certified Work-based Learning Coordinator. Is there a requirement for additional training to become a WBLC in your location? Is it part of an existing CTE teacher’s responsibility or something else? Do you need a WBLC for your program approval?

Where does the bulk of your budget come from? Perkins? How do you supplement anything your budget can’t afford?

Does anybody use the free Quickbooks program for students and teachers?

Does anyone have experience with ACT WorkKey assessments? Do you offer them to your students, and if so, who pays? Are these assessments of any value??

It’s officially October, so let’s check-in and see how the start of the school year is going for everyone. What’s been some wins you’ve experienced thus far? Any concerns?