While growing up, my parents often reminded me, “Mind your manners.” Those manners included not eating with your mouth open and making noises, leaving a tip at a restaurant, waiting patiently in line, not standing too close to others, saying please and thank you, and...
When adapting may be more important than planning. Don’t let fear of the unknown and unexpected stop your travels. Many people fear getting caught in a unique situation and not knowing what to do, yet we are resourceful and often discover creative ways to handle the...
In a free webinar, the Van Andel Education Institute discussed 5 practical and teacher-tested ideas that use ChatGPT and AI to enhance your instruction, make your life easier, and unlock your students’ full potential. As artificial intelligence tools like...
If checklists are so effective for airline pilots, skyscraper construction teams, and heart surgeons, why shouldn’t students use them as well? From reminding us of what to pack for a trip to helping doctors perform surgery, checklists are crucial for projects that...
As an adjunct instructor at a university, I try to instill in students the importance of learning something new every day. Learning occurs in the classroom and while reading—but the more I explore the world, the more I recognize the greatest life lessons are learned...
Leadership consultant and expert Norm Hull has been speaking in the education market for more than 30 years. Some of the most rewarding involvement for this past SYTA Youth Foundation trustee comes through his work with the SYF Silver Lining and Next Generation...
