5 Preparation Musts for Every Lesson

5 Preparation Musts for Every Lesson

  Everyone knows the importance of preparation. Try these strategies for ensuring that each lesson is ready to be the best that it can be.   Rich (@RACzyz)
How Many Gas Stations are in the U.S.?

How Many Gas Stations are in the U.S.?

  Inspired by Seth today. How many gas stations are there in the U. S.?   Seth Godin recently revealed this to be his lone question when interviewing potential job…
The School of the Future

The School of the Future

  The stakes could not be higher. We have learned much about how today's students learn... But what do we know about the School of the Future?   This week,…
#BackToSchool 2016

#BackToSchool 2016

  Many of you will start school soon, and some of you have already started back. At Four O'Clock Faculty, we think the beginning of the new school year is…
6 Questions to Ask Yourself Every Day

6 Questions to Ask Yourself Every Day

  Lou Holtz, the famed college football coach once said: "I never learn anything talking. I only learn things when I ask questions." Each day, we can learn so much…
Engaging to Empathize

Engaging to Empathize

  As educators, we often must engage in difficult conversations. It might be a student, parent, or colleague. Remember that developing empathy is the key to successfully navigating these situations.…
Unanswered

Unanswered

  Just because a student doesn't give me an answer doesn't mean they don't have an answer.   As a teacher, I see my job as creating an environment and…
Questions We Should Be Asking Students

Questions We Should Be Asking Students

  For many years, we have asked students small questions. Detail questions. Fact questions. Who? What? Where? When?   We must ask big questions of students. Some of our questions…
Plussing

Plussing

  Way back in 1956, Walt Disney gave an interview in which he talked about plussing his theme park, Disneyland. The idea was to constantly tinker to improve and grow…