As a 15-year veteran high school math teacher turned Associate Product Marketing Manager at National Geographic Learning | Cengage Group, I’ve had the privilege of channeling my passion for education in a new way. Here are some insights into how my teaching experience has shaped my current role.
In today’s diverse classrooms, teachers face the challenge of meeting the varied needs of their students. Differentiation and scaffolding are two instructional strategies that work together to create inclusive and effective learning environments. Scaffolding provides temporary support to help students reach their learning goals, while differentiation tailors instruction to meet individual needs…
As a teacher, I must admit that although I love teaching and working with students, the first few weeks of school can be challenging. Many districts, including my district, give teachers a week or two of professional development and new teacher orientation. The two weeks before school starts often will include planning and decorating classrooms, collaborating with team members, and the grand finale…Day One! Once Labor Day is over, many teachers will begin engaging students until Thanksgiving Break in November. That is almost three months without a long break to recoup and re-energize for students. To help all teachers, regardless of the grade level, prepare for the long haul between Labor Day and Thanksgiving break, I have some tips for success!
As summer comes to a close, we at National Geographic Learning | Cengage hope you’re feeling refreshed and ready for another exciting academic year.
We want to take a moment to acknowledge and celebrate your incredible dedication to shaping young minds and fostering a love for learning. Your impact on your students’ lives is truly inspiring, and we’re immensely grateful for all that you do.
To show our appreciation for your hard work and dedication as an educator, we’re running a Back to School giveaway!
Student engagement is a critical factor in achieving academic success and fostering a love for lifelong learning. Defined as the level of interest, curiosity, and involvement a student shows towards their learning, engagement is linked to higher acad ...
To celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week 2024, National Geographic Learning | Cengage hosted a giveaway to help spotlight amazing educators across the country. Hundreds of nominations were received and proved that there are incredible things happening in classrooms all over the country. There was one common theme in all nominations and that was inspiration.
When I started college as a freshman 4 years ago, I was overwhelmed with the possibilities of my future. I had no idea what I wanted to do, and it felt like college would last an eternity; in a way, I was hoping it would. I remember having to remind myself that change can be challenging, but with change comes new opportunities. Today, I smile when I think about how nervous I was for my first day of classes and feel proud of how far I have come to find who I am.
This is teacher appreciation week, and for me maybe the most impactful one I’ll ever have. Teachers shape us more than we realize, and in ways that ultimately influence your life for decades to come. For me, one stands out by far – who happens to be “hanging it up” this year. Tim Shipp will retire from teaching this year, but his influence will continue for many years to come.
PSA: My birthday is this week. (Yes, I am very big on birthdays- even as an old lady.) Do you know what else is this week? Teacher Appreciation Week. And in this day and age, I believe it’s critical that we focus on EDUCATOR Appreciation Week. Why, you ask? Well, how many people influence your child every single day? And, we are not only facing a teacher shortage in our schools today, but we are also facing a shortage of every single person who could make a difference for your child during his or her day at school. Don’t you think it’s worth a few minutes of your time to say thank you?
Today’s learners will be tomorrow’s leaders, and the conversations that unfold within the classroom serve as the bedrock upon which students will build their lives in the years ahead. While from the outside, the roles of educator and student as giver vs receiver of knowledge (respectively) is clear, we as educators know that we learn as much from our students as they learn from us (sometimes more)…
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