Moodle and Web 2.0

"Teacher stress may be the biggest crisis facing our schools." Yesterday I had the pleasure of learning from Rebekah Schipper from Opportunity Thrive. I was with a group of elementary principals in our area and when Rebekah said the above quote, she spoke right to our hearts. We love our staff, we see the struggle,…

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From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In the high-stress, fast-paced job of teaching – burnout can happen to anyone. In today’s show, we talk about recognizing teacher burnout, how to get help, and steps to tackle it when it happens.

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You have a work life. You have a home life. And you have, most likely, forgotten how to keep them separate.

While technological advances are useful, they make us constantly accessible and often cause us to blur the line between work and our personal lives.

And bringing your work home with you can take a serious toll on your productivity, relationships, and your physical & mental health.

Here are 11 ways to stop thinking about work when you're not at work:

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Sarah Johnson is a leader who is passionate about stemming burnout through sharing the balance message for fellow educators, elevating women in leadership, and inspiring others with faith-filled leadership. She has been a teacher for grades 6-12, a principal for 4k-12, and is currently leading on a broader scale through consulting, coaching, and speaking. She …

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Schools can teach their students how to build better online habits, whether it is by teaching internet etiquette or encouraging parents to set boundaries

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8 Simple Ways To Make Teachers Feel Appreciated contributed by Anne Davis The best administrators already work hard to ensure that their teachers are not just happy and content but well-supported and respected. Appreciated. A lot of this can be reduced to making teacher happiness an actual goal. While the goal of a school isn’t …

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Mandy Froehlich gives teachers advice on how to achieve a balance between their classroom and personal life. It is difficult but these ideas can help. Listen to the Show Listen to the show on iTunes or Stitcher Stream by clicking here. Mandy Froehlich – Bio As Submitted Mandy Froehlich is the Director of Innovation and Technology for the […]

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