The ups, downs, twists and turns in my life have provided me with a unique perspective on technology and my… Read more Parenting & Teaching: Being Smart With Your Smartphone
Author: mrdeehanclass
I am an international educator and the author of a number of both fiction and education-related books. Engagement and relevance are my thing. I am the father of three children and am married to the wonderful, and patient, Kristi.
Summer is Coming…And So is Next Year! Get Ready Now
It’s easy to put off your reflection until August, when you are gearing up for next year. But, by then… Read more Summer is Coming…And So is Next Year! Get Ready Now
Student Misbehavior: Avoiding Work Because They Can’t Do the Work
Warning: This is a VERY long post. I apologize for all the detail, but – then again – I won’t… Read more Student Misbehavior: Avoiding Work Because They Can’t Do the Work
Data-Driven Wellness
Data can be used to measure the effectiveness of our instruction and assessment practices. Recently, I decided to apply the… Read more Data-Driven Wellness
Graphic Organizing Tools – They May Have More Impact Than You Think
I experimented with a graphic organizing tool in an effort to improve student writing organization. But, what I found was… Read more Graphic Organizing Tools – They May Have More Impact Than You Think
Online PLC vs Face-to-Face PLC
I love my online professional learning communities. I am very active on Twitter and, until I heard that it was… Read more Online PLC vs Face-to-Face PLC
Using Memes as an Assessment Tool
I was doing a lesson on medieval Japan and I wanted to check student understanding on a particular idea. We… Read more Using Memes as an Assessment Tool
Is Sharing Really Caring?
I was at an ice hockey game recently and had to endure a vocal fan sitting nearby who was shouting… Read more Is Sharing Really Caring?
How the Grinch Teacher Avoided Holiday Countdowns
It’s just a few days until my school’s Christmas break. But, if I can help it, my students will never… Read more How the Grinch Teacher Avoided Holiday Countdowns
In Praise of Recruiting
As an international educator, one of the scariest challenges I face is recruiting. Overseas teachers don’t spend their whole career… Read more In Praise of Recruiting
