by Chad Smith EdD | Aug 25, 2016 | Education
Prepping your classroom before the “big day” may be a bigger help than you realize. Classroom preparation help you feel settled and allows you to gather your thoughts. It also reflects the kind of safe, learning environment you provide and gives students a consistent...
by Chad Smith EdD | Jul 9, 2016 | Education
The summer months are something students look forward to all year. Teachers love their summers off too, but they do worry that come September, there will be a lot of time spent on reviewing information from the year before. To help combat the dreaded brain drain, here...
by Chad Smith EdD | Jun 2, 2016 | STEM Education
STEM education is an integrated, interdisciplinary approach to learning that provides hands-on learning experiences for students. STEM goes beyond the mere transfer of knowledge, it engages students and equips them with critical thinking, problem solving, and...
by Chad Smith EdD | May 31, 2016 | Math
Mark H. Ashcraft defines math anxiety as “a feeling of tension, apprehension, or fear that interferes with math performance.” Many students today feel some degree of math anxiety. It is a common occurrence in the classroom, but what has led to such...
