The iTeach Blog
Virtual Planning and Collaboration for Educators
Professional planning and collaborative work looks very different through a screen! These guidelines will help educators build a strong foundation and establish an effective workflow for virtual teamwork.
Shifting Professional Development through the Power of Personalization
COVID-19 has impacted the way we teach and learn in many ways, and this includes professional development for teachers. By taking advantage of professional development strategies such as MOOCS, PLNs, and Online PD, we can shift PD for teachers the same way we work to shift education for students - through the power of personalization.
Growing Your PLN
With a new school year comes new challenges - especially this year. It’s a great idea to grow your PLN for professional support. Not sure where to start? Here are some ideas to help you grow your PLN!
Starting Within: Overcoming Discomfort Surrounding Discussions about Race and Racism
Discussing racism can be extremely difficult, but it is our responsibility as educators to ensure that our students have a safe space to talk about race and racism. iTeach Coach Darius Williams shares how educators can overcome discomfort by starting within ourselves.
Welcoming Students with a Bitmoji Classroom
Bitmoji classrooms are a wonderful way to welcome your students into an online learning environment. With the creation of a Bitmoji classroom, you can provide opportunities for your students to get to know you, while also creating a fun space for them to “come to” each day during remote learning. Learn how to create your own Bitmoji classroom in this post.
Building Community with a Classroom Brand
Identities are powerful! Learn how you can use classroom branding to create a classroom culture where students work hard, have a strong sense of community, and truly enjoy learning.
Social and Emotional Learning in the Virtual Classroom
As educators, we understand that virtual learning has a significant impact on the social and emotional wellness of our students. That’s why we are sharing a comprehensive SEL Guide, designed to help teachers promote social and emotional wellness in the virtual classroom.
Making the Transition to a New Technology Platform
Are you transitioning to a new tech platform or learning management system? Jamila Colbert helps us ease our anxieties by anchoring our work in three key concepts: familiarization, pedagogy, and grace.
Join the iTeach #CoachingCollab!
Do you have a desire to grow professionally in an environment that is personalized for your learning needs? Do you want to grow your professional learning network? If so the #CoachingCollab is a great opportunity for you!
Building a Positive Classroom Community
A classroom should always feel like a safe space for all students, no matter the age. The beginning of the year is the perfect time to set the stage for this! In this post, we dive into several considerations to keep in mind when establishing a positive classroom community.
Seven Ways to Level-Up Your Next Virtual Meeting
Learn seven effective strategies to make meetings engaging and beneficial during a time of virtual or blended learning.
Five Remote Learning Lessons for Administrators
Suzy Lolley helps administrators understand how this school year’s unexpected remote learning can benefit learning and leadership in the future.
Instructional Design Made Easy
You do not have to be certified as an instructional designer in order to create a learning module that is rigorous and highly engaging. Learn how teachers act as instructional designers when they create curriculum, select appropriate learning activities, develop assessments, and make meaningful materials for learners.
Hope Vs. Strategy: Learning in a Post-COVID19 Reality
Now more than ever, it is essential to capture the voice, experience, opinions and desires of the educators on the front lines. Perhaps this disruption will allow true personalized learning to take root, where goals and outcomes of schooling reflect the diversity of the learners themselves.
Leveraging Social Media in the Classroom
Learn how to use social media in the classroom to excite and empower student learning.
Remote Learning: Translating Best Efforts into Best Practice
Guest blogger Max Gertz reflects on remote learning and inspires teachers to use their past experiences as a driving force to transform remote learning.
Master Your Time: Building a Schedule for Blended Learning
Key considerations to keep in mind when working to create an effective master schedule that supports personalized learning in a blended learning environment.
Using One Tool to Support Personalized Learning
The amount of ed tech resources available to us can be overwhelming! Learn how to select just one tool to personalize learning and make the classroom more engaging and empowering for students.
Effective Strategies for Virtual Coaching
It is critical that coaches are prepared to support teachers virtually! Learn how to make the most out of the virtual coaching process.
3 Ways to Foster a Growth Mindset with School Staff
Promoting a growth mindset empowers educators (and leaders) to be innovative in instruction—and problem-solving