by Glen Thaxton | Jan 7, 2019 | Teacher Ed
The classroom that gives lectures at home and does homework in class. The flipped classroom approach is one of the hottest phrases in innovative education. And the hype is more than just a fad. More and more schools are integrating technology in the classroom,...
by Glen Thaxton | Sep 6, 2016 | Communication
Evaluating soft skills like public speaking can be tough, especially across multiple speakers. A rubric keeps your evaluation on track by using standardized criteria, which will help you maintain consistent scoring and feedback for all speakers. This adds a layer of...
by Glen Thaxton | Mar 25, 2016 | Communication
Communication courses kind of get a bad rap: it seems like everyone associates communication with just public speaking and PowerPoint. But more communication happens between friends and over desks than from a stage. In fact, in a 2013 survey of employers, the National...
by Glen Thaxton | Feb 11, 2016 | Communication
What makes feedback good? In her blog post “The Importance of Feedback,” Lisa B. Marshall shares more than a few tidbits about the importance of feedback. “Feedback from others is the fastest way to improve. It’s how we learn and excel. Feedback motivates us and helps...
by Glen Thaxton | Aug 25, 2015 | Communication
We hear the phrase all the time: harness the power of words. Huh? First, let’s talk about what that phrase might mean. To harness something is to take control of it. So, in presenting, you should control the power of your words. When talking to big crowds . . . every...
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