If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance you’re a fellow business educator, and—ah yes—it’s May. Anyone who’s been teaching for more than a hot minute knows: May is a beast with its own mind. It’s the light at the end of the tunnel, but also pure mayhem. It’s the
As a business education teacher, the month of May is always a challenging month. Between state testing, proms, and various end-of-year activities, it can be tough to keep students engaged. That’s why I’ve made it my mission to focus on something that will serve my students long after they leave
If you had told me back in the ’90s that I’d one day swear off those thick, official-looking end-of-year tests, I’d have laughed—and probably asked you for the answer key. But here I am, decades later, and I haven’t handed out a multiple-choice final in years. And let me tell
Discover how emphasizing active listening skills can revolutionize student engagement and create a more effective learning environment. The Fundamentals of Active Listening: Active listening goes beyond simply hearing words; it involves being fully present and engaged in the communication process. Key components of active listening include maintaining eye contact, paying
I know firsthand how crucial student enrollment is, not just for job security but for building a thriving classroom community. Over the years, I’ve discovered effective strategies that have consistently kept my classes bustling with eager learners. I want to share my Top 5 Actionable Tips to ensure your Business
Strategies and Tips to Help Business Educators Prepare and Excel in the New Semester Every experienced educator, regardless of their tenure, has faced the daunting “new semester scaries.” Whether you’re teaching accounting, marketing, personal finance, or any other business education courses, the start of a new semester can bring about
The #1 struggle with teachers today is ‘How do I keep students off their phones?‘ I get emails from teachers all. the. time. asking me ‘How do I spice up my teaching and get students more engaged and off their phones in my classes?‘ The struggle is real people! I
Santa’s Workshop Christmas Accounting Simulation for High School Accounting class Engaging high school accounting class students can be a challenge after Thanksgiving break and before the much-anticipated Christmas break. The struggle is real for me too! So I created my own December accounting resources to incorporate festive resources and activities
We teachers need our coffee, right? I have a confession to make. I LOVE coffee! ☕ I always have! When I was a little girl, I would steal a sip from my mother’s cup. They say that a child’s growth can be stunted by drinking coffee…I am proof that is
What is student led instruction? One of the most common questions I get on my DMs and emails is ‘How do you teach without PowerPoints?‘ The short answer…STUDENT LED INSTRUCTION! What is the student-led strategy? Ten years ago I stopped teaching to PowerPoints because it was just too much talking
How I teach the 16 Career Clusters I’m always surprised by how many students have never learned of the 16 career clusters by the time they have reached their high school. Students need to know their career options! Many of our students will do jobs in the future that don’t
How I teach International Business Projects Many teachers get intimidated by teaching International Business. I find it so interesting and, if presented in an engaging way, your students will love it! I have seen such an increase in student interest in regards to global business after the Covid-19 pandemic supply
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