Forewarned Is Forearmed: A Futurist’s Opinion
Over the past ten years, the world as we know it has transformed in astonishing ways. As a result, so has the world of education.
Sections
How to Avoid the Self-Esteem Trap of Social Media
Social media poses a range of psychological risks, especially issues of body image. But there are practical steps K–12 educators can take to offset those risks.
Uncomfortable Truths: What if Santa Claus was Gay?
There is a world out there for which we are preparing our children, and that world includes people who identify as LGBTQ+.
Special Needs: An Insider’s Perspective
Dear teacher, You’ve been teaching us about types of writing: the difference between fiction and non-fiction; procedural writing; business letters and personal letters—like ...
Are Teachers Afraid of Technology?
A recent conversation with a teacher was illuminating. I was trying to explain how to log on to one of TEACH Magazine’s digital resources and I realized that this teacher ...
Opinion: Should Teaching Be Declared An Essential Service?
There is bitterness and recrimination in British Columbia as both the government and the BC Teachers Federation dig in their heels on opposite sides of the labour disruption. ...
Digital Literacy: A Revolution Begins
Digital literacy is one of those phrases that we use without truly knowing its meaning. But before extending this concept into the future, I went to the past: what is the ...
Educating to Fail
Our education is failing today’s children in a big way. Yet, it’s not only our education system; it’s also our governments, our economy, and our national economic policy.
Opinion: Why Parents Don’t Respect Teachers
Some parents seem to have a problem with teachers. Given that this seems to be happening more frequently, what are the causes of this lack of respect, and where is this headed?
7 Things New Teachers Should Know
The early inclination early in a teaching position is to do too much, too fast. Pace yourself and remember that