Achieving Intelligibility in the Classroom

Posted on January 11, 2013 by Dan Ostergren

One of the great ironies of teaching is that many teachers probably think that as long as they speak loudly enough, every student in their class will not only hear them but also understand them. Continue reading →

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Adults Demand Clear Speech, Students Require It.

Posted on December 28, 2012 by Bruce Bebb

The next time one of your students says ‘I didn’t hear you’, it’s likely the truth. Most of us have been in sessions where a presenter is difficult to hear. When I’m in that situation, I’ll strain to listen for … Continue reading →

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Get Beyond the Brochure– How to Make Informed Product Decisions

Posted on December 23, 2012 by shaun.fagan@lightspeed-tek.com

With the holiday season in full-force, Shaun Fagan gives thought to products and characteristics he truly values. In this blog, he shares his insight on what to consider when purchasing a product. Continue reading →

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Challenges facing teachers today

Posted on December 15, 2012 by Vicki Ogle

Recently I read an article about the challenges that teachers face with the advancement of new technologies, curriculum reforms and the ever-changing make-up of languages within a classroom. (Read article here by Marquita Brown on clarionledger.com.) With each new technology … Continue reading →

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Brain-friendly Lesson Styles- How to use it to improve your school

Posted on November 19, 2012 by Bruce Bebb

Brain Storm by Caralee Adams of Scholastic Administrator “The district set up model classrooms so teachers could observe brain-friendly lesson styles and strategies like using an “adult voice,” which is supportive and nurturing, rather than a “parent voice,” which is … Continue reading →

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