3 Tips for Using Visual Aids in Presentations

by Abby Wilson | Feb 25, 2020 | Communication, Featured

According to research, ideas presented graphically are easier to comprehend and remember than those presented as words. But using visual aids in presentations can be tricky.  Attention spans are limited, and listeners can only focus on so much at one time. Plus...

100 Years of the Association of Teacher Educators [Podcast]

by Hillary Gamblin | Feb 14, 2020 | Teacher Ed, Featured

Introduction The Association of Teacher Educators is celebrating 100 years! As educators across the country congregate to Atlantic City this week for the annual ATE Conference, I sat down with the President of ATE, Dr. Christie McIntyre, to discuss the legacy and...

How to (Effectively) Use a Presentation Grading Rubric

by Glen Thaxton | Feb 11, 2020 | Higher Education, Featured

Almost all higher education courses these days require students to give a presentation, which can be a beast to grade. But there’s a simple tool to keep your evaluations on track.  Enter: The presentation grading rubric. With a presentation grading rubric, giving...

Teaching Interns and Mentors: A Perfect Match [Podcast]

by GoReact | Feb 4, 2020 | Teacher Ed, Featured

Introduction A tense mentor intern relationship may cause problems down the road. That’s why Dr Michelle Adler, the elementary education program chair at Wichita State University is finding a program that carefully matches student teaching interns with their...

Preservice Teachers Can Handle the Feedback [Podcast]

by GoReact | Feb 4, 2020 | Featured, Teacher Ed

Introduction How much feedback can preservice teachers handle? It’s a difficult balancing act. Supervisors have to identify room for improvement, without discouraging candidates. I chatted with Dr. Amy Broemmel and Dr. Jennifer Jordan to explore how candidates...