by MTI: Professional Development Courses | Oct 8, 2020 | Blog, Educator Wellness and Tips
In the chaos of modern life (and amidst a global pandemic), the concept of “self-care” has become an increasingly popular topic. Self-care, loosely defined, is a focus on the actions we can take to support our mental and physical health, especially in the face of...
by MTI: Professional Development Courses | Aug 12, 2020 | Blog, Teaching During a Crisis
In an effort to wrap my mind around the challenges that lie ahead this year – and determined to make things better than they were last spring – I recently picked up a copy of the new book The Distance Learning Playbook, Grades K-12: Teaching for Engagement and Impact...
by MTI: Professional Development Courses | Jul 10, 2020 | Blog
As we wait to see what school will look like in the fall, many teachers are planning ahead to support students’ eventual return to the classroom. This includes a renewed focus on building students’ sense of safety and community. Child psychologists are encouraging...
by MTI: Professional Development Courses | Jun 23, 2020 | Blog
In the past few weeks, teachers and students across the country have been wrapping up their lessons and heading off to their much needed (and well-deserved) summer breaks. For many, there is a sense of relief: The year is over, and they are just happy they made it...
by MTI: Professional Development Courses | Jun 8, 2020 | Blog
Creating Positive Change: Building More Inclusive Classrooms The death of George Floyd brought an outpouring of pain and anger to my city last week. Our local calls for justice and equality quickly spread across the country and culminated in protests and marches here...
by MTI: Professional Development Courses | May 19, 2020 | Blog
Create, Design, Inspire: End-of-Year Projects to Engage Students As the temperatures rise and we inch closer to the end of the school year, it can be difficult to keep students focused and engaged. Distance learning can create additional challenges since many students...
