by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Leadership
Students are leaving school before you know it. One minute they’re handing in assignments and the next you’re handing out diplomas. If you’re a teacher or a parent (or both), then you know that’s no exaggeration. Leaving school is a big deal... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Leadership
Appreciation from others is always great even when someone loves their job and doesn’t need motivation to do it. For example, teachers love teaching and learning although they are used to students despising school. Even so, the things teachers love to hear most... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Leadership
You’re a teacher who is always on his/her toes. Wouldn’t it be great to have student leaders in your corner? Imagine this scenario: “Small groups were digging into deep, personal issues with each other. Students were leading development activities. Students were... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Leadership
The importance of adopting growth mindset principles in today’s learning can’t be overstated. These 25 growth mindset principles come from an article written by Saga Briggs for InformED. In her article she cites the wisdom of Carol Dweck, the First Lady of... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Leadership
There are many things to understand about teaching when you first begin as one, and even more as your career progresses. Things shift so rapidly and exponentially in this profession that it’s easy to be overwhelmed. As such, wanting to be a better teacher is... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Leadership
If there’s one thing that anyone in any position of authority must be willing to provide in order to inspire action and achievement, it’s leadership. So what about our schools and the teachers and admins who guide their policies? What could we consider to... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Leadership
Everybody makes mistakes; it’s a fact of life. It happens in professional, personal, and social situations of every kind. Making mistakes is part of what it means to be human. Some of the mistakes teachers make will be part of the job, but others like the ones... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Leadership
The following inspirational quotes for teachers are from some of history’s most profoundly influential educators. Whether they be related directly to academia or not, the fact is all the people below taught us all something incredible that exists beyond the... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Leadership
Telling people you’re in the business of “ed reform” can set off a wide range of responses ranging from curiosity to skepticism to outright hostility. It’s understandable, of course, that this would happen. That’s why here at the Global Digital Citizen Foundation, we... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Leadership
At some point, students will want to think or talk seriously about seeking an ideal career path. They might very well have this talk with their parents or even with you, their teacher. Others may choose a career counsellor to help them make the tough decisions and...