Getting a job as a teacher is brutal let me tell you. I live in Ontario Canada and right now we are undergoing a terrible stretch where it's almost impossible to find a job. Not only are there few positions but the competition for those jobs is immense with many excellent and fully qualified teachers looking for work. I'm one of the lucky ones who actually has a Long Term Appointment at a school albeit on a semester-by-semester basis. There are thousands of teachers out there right now who can't … [Read more...] about How to find a teaching job
Hey science teachers — make it fun
An inspiring Ted Talk by Tyler DeWitt that will get you thinking about your approach to teaching. … [Read more...] about Hey science teachers — make it fun
Just How Small Is An Atom?
Really clever look at the size of an atom. Featured on Ted Talks, this video will give your students an excellent perspective of atomic sizes in a fun and entertaining way. … [Read more...] about Just How Small Is An Atom?
Teaching the history of the atom in an interesting way
Wow what an amazing idea to teach the history of the atom to students with learning difficulties. Not only the atom but this method of teaching can be applied to any number of teaching topics. Please have a read, at the very least you will get an amazing way to teach the history of the atom! A preview as well as the complete version of this resource can be downloaded BY CLICKING HERE. This posting was originally posted … [Read more...] about Teaching the history of the atom in an interesting way
5 Legitimate ways to make money online as a teacher
As educators we have an important job: teaching the world’s youth. While the teaching profession consistently ranks as one of the top five “noble” job fields, it is also hard for many teachers to make a living without working a part-time job on the side. What can you do as a teacher though to make some extra money? That's the question I spent hours researching. None of these ways to make money online are “get rich” opportunities, instead they are real world business opportunities for those in … [Read more...] about 5 Legitimate ways to make money online as a teacher
How low household income affects classroom engagement
Students from low-income households are more likely to struggle with engagement—for seven reasons. This posting was originally posted by http://www.ascd.org and can be found HERE: Poverty is an uncomfortable word. I'm often asked, "What should I expect from kids from low-income households?" Typically, teachers are unsure what to do differently. Just as the phrase middle class tells us little about a person, the word poverty typically tells us little about the students we serve. We … [Read more...] about How low household income affects classroom engagement