by MTI: Professional Development Courses | Apr 13, 2020 | General Teaching
By Jacqui Murray The first thing most teachers think about when discussing gamified learning is the online math games kids play. Maybe Vocabulary.com and its spelling games come to mind next. But those webtools exemplify where the gamification of education started....
by MTI: Professional Development Courses | Apr 13, 2020 | General Teaching
By Jacqui Murray There’s always been something mystical about people in technical professions–engineering, science, mathematics. They talk animatedly about plate tectonics, debate the structure of mathematical functions, even smile at the mention of...
by MTI: Professional Development Courses | Apr 13, 2020 | Educator Wellness and Tips
Imagine that you have an interview for a big job you want coming up. And imagine that said job interview is with someone very important and who has a reputation for being tough. In the build-up to this event, you’ll probably find yourself feeling very anxious and...
by MTI: Professional Development Courses | Apr 6, 2020 | Educator Wellness and Tips
When dealing with anxiety and stress, one question you could ask yourself is ‘why does it matter’? Why does it really matter if people can tell that you’re anxious? Does it really matter if you’re understandably nervous during a big presentation or event? The answer...
by MTI: Professional Development Courses | Apr 6, 2020 | Educator Wellness and Tips
Mindfulness can mean a great many things depending on who you ask. Essentially this is a tool and like any tool, it can be used in numerous different ways. Specifically, mindfulness can be used to change what we focus on and to change the way we think. Too often we...
