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End of the Semester Expectations

Posted on December 7, 2015July 25, 2020 by Michele Luck

I originally posted this in December of 2011. I read it now and ask... Has it gotten better? Or worse? It's the END of the semester! Time for in-depth reviews, developed discussions on the content of the semester, thoroughly researched...Read More

Quick Thought Thursday: An Early Self-Assessment

Posted on August 27, 2015July 25, 2020 by Michele Luck

At the start of the school year, we were all so filled with excitement. We were anxious to meet our new students, enthusiastic about the new lessons we had prepared, and hopeful that we would do it all "right." Now...Read More

Monday Mapping: Getting Back in the Routine to Work

Posted on July 20, 2015July 25, 2020 by Michele Luck

Summer vacation was wonderful! We traveled the U.S. and Europe, and wrapped it up with a super visit with my daughter and grandbaby! But now, it's time to get back to work. Now, take into consideration that I always think...Read More

Bright Ideas Blog Hop: Who Do You Know?

Posted on July 18, 2015July 25, 2020 by Michele Luck

Years ago, new teachers could walk into a school building and begin teaching on the first day of school without any assistance or introduction. All that has changed! With the ever changing requirements for teaching and the increasing demands for...Read More

Monday Mapping: Evaluation Time Again! Tips for Success

Posted on May 4, 2015July 25, 2020 by Michele Luck

It doesn't matter what career you are in, or how good you are at what you do, when you are told it is time for your annual observation/evaluation, you become just a bit unnerved! Those of us who are somewhat...Read More

Building a Positive School Climate: What’s Your Role?

Posted on October 16, 2014July 25, 2020 by Michele Luck

Stepping into the teacher's lounge or workroom can be a risky adventure for some teachers. It is not always the welcoming atmosphere most picture when they think of working in a school setting, and it can sometimes exude a climate...Read More

Collaboration in Your Building: Is It Worth It?

Posted on October 6, 2014July 25, 2020 by Michele Luck

Friends or Acquaintances Helping your own, while avoiding the trouble In my college graduate program, I spent a full year in a high school with a high number of teachers eligible for retirement. Many of these educators had been teaching...Read More

Curriculum Mapping The Easy Way!

Posted on July 25, 2013July 25, 2020 by Michele Luck

One of the most feared responsibilities for new teachers, or even teachers changing courses, is preparing the dreaded curriculum map. In the ole days, we taught with lesson plans, knowing the big picture, but unsure about when we would get...Read More

A Quick Planning Tip: Course Bookmarks!

Posted on July 19, 2013July 25, 2020 by Michele Luck

Planning to teach World History or U.S. History this fall? Need an easy tool to organize yourself and your students? Want to set your students up with a quick reference for understanding the chronology of the course? Consider creating (or...Read More

The Teaching Interview

Posted on December 17, 2012July 25, 2020 by Michele Luck

Tis the season for new graduates to begin interviewing for those few teaching positions open for the coming school year. It's a tough position to be in, knowing that there is so much competition, yet also feeling like you want...Read More