Teach Through the Arts for Healthier Students

Teach Through the Arts for Healthier Students If you’re a teacher, you already know how students light up when they’re given the chance to create. I was one of those students. Whether it’s acting out a scene, drawing a character sketch, or composing a soundscape, the arts tap into something deeply human. But beyond building […]
A Foolproof Guide to Theater Teacher Facebook Groups

Let’s be clear here. I’m here to help teachers. Generally, that means advising theater arts teachers, but it could also be Language Arts, Reading, Music and Social Studies teachers. However, I’ve guided elementary core subject teachers, too. This post focuses my foolproof guide to Facebook Groups. Like many people, I’ve been on Facebook for several […]
A Baker’s Dozen of Teaching Ideas for the Frazzled Drama Teacher

A Baker’s Dozen of Teaching Ideas for the Frazzled Drama Teacher Here are a baker’s dozen of teaching ideas for the frazzled drama teacher which I hope will help you. I know you. I’ve been there, too. There is nothing worse than feeling overwhelmed and exhausted with no brain space to plan or organize yet […]
Why is it Important to Create a Lesson Plan?

Why is it Important to Create a Lesson Plan? Today, let’s discuss why is it important to create a lesson plan. I studied education about a million years ago when I was in college. My teacher was terrific! I thought I was prepared. I could write a lesson plan. Consequently, her instruction provided invaluable. It’s not […]
The Blended Learning Classroom is Here to Stay

Two months ago my Google classroom and products, which could be tweaked for distance learning, were purchased hundred of times. That’s thrilling for me for obvious reason, but more important I was relieved I could help someone in a tough predicament.
I sensed they wanted something more than what I could offer at the moment. So I began researching the blended classroom.
Thirteen Days to Creating a Successful Hybrid Class, Day 10

Today, is day 10 of this series on How to Create a Successful College Hybrid Class. My goal is to create a successful hybrid speech communication class at the college level which I can teach many times over the next few years. You know the song, “It’s all about the Bass”? I would call this […]