[154] How to boost student motivation and engagement during distance learning online or hybrid classrooms

[160] 7 powerful habits for teachers to only work contract hours and get it done during the school day

OK so this is the teacher dream, right? Doing what the rest of the world *thinks* teachers do - working contract hours?! It’s almost laughable as any teacher knows that is virtually impossible if you want to do a decent job… Well, believe it or not, there are habits you can adopt that will actually help you get closer to this goal of leaving teaching at school. I recorded some “podblog” episodes where I recorded my efforts to try different strategies to try and get as much work done during the school day so that I could actually adopt some self-care and have a life when I got home. After much trial and error, in this episode I share some of the best habits I adopted that helped me get that bit closer to working contract hours as a teacher!

Resources mentioned in this episode: 💻 Free tiny task teacher checklist: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/p3a3c0 Podcast episodes mentioned in this episode: 1. Reduce teacher overload and get it all done: https://www.teachersresourceforce.com/podcast/reduce-overload-and-get-it-all-done-ep142 2. How to stop thinking about school when you're not at school: https://www.teachersresourceforce.com/podcast/how-to-s140 3. How to deal with an overflowing teacher workload: https://www.teachersresourceforce.com/podcast/125 

[159] Lifesaving tips, tools and tricks for being a more productive teacher

If you're looking for some random but effective tips to help you be much more productive during the school day and get more done so there's less you have to do in your free time, then this episode is for you!

[158] 6 Amazon products every teacher needs in their home office when teaching from home

As your technology collection continues to grow as you teach remotely from home and school, you have likely had to have a bit of a revamp to accommodate the increased use. These are some of my most favourite technology home/school office supplies from Amazon that I have purchased this past year that have made my life so much easier!

Products mentioned in this episode: 1. Blue light glasses: Amazon USA: https://amzn.to/3uT98K2 Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3ydbplk 2. Bluetooth keyboard: Amazon USA: https://amzn.to/3bxaVNq Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3eV90nO 3. Computer stand: Amazon USA: https://amzn.to/3tQJNiE Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3orpAPk 4. Phone boom stand: Amazon USA: https://amzn.to/33PThjw Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2S3MZtQ 5. Wireless earbuds: Amazon USA (similar): https://amzn.to/3yi393F Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/33Uiw4q 6. Ergonomic computer mouse: Amazon USA: https://amzn.to/3eWOUJT Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3hA3oRQ 

[157] 3 simple steps to organize your life when you're feeling overwhelmed as a teacher

Are you a teacher feeling overwhelmed with all the things to do in your life? Overwhelm is a result of your brain being overly efficient trying to keep your to do list front of mind. While that's all very nice, it does not a happy teacher make. It leaves you feeling frazzled, stressed and overwhelmed! Listen to this episode to learn the ultimate 3 step system to organize your life and reduce overwhelm!

[156] How to create a culture of kindness in your online virtual, hybrid or face to face classroom

Kindness is more important now than ever, as we are adapting to a new way of living; teaching and learning is even more challenging than it usually is. Schools around the globe are having to adapt to online, hybrid learning or face-to-face learning while dealing with all the uncertainty, fear and devastation that comes with a pandemic. It is crucial that we do our best to nurture a culture of kindness in schools. Listen to this episode to learn some ideas but how to do this in your virtual online, hybrid or face-to-face classroom!