by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Critical Thinking
The personal qualities we carry with us beyond school don’t simply define what we’ve learned. They also show people who we are because of who we’ve chosen to be. So the right choices are critical to success in every part of life. These kinds of... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Global Digital Citizen
When we talk about digital citizenship, we’re talking about a way of learning and living responsibly in an online world that stretches across communities both educational and domestic. Healthy tech habits can begin anytime as it’s never too late to begin practicing... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Information Fluency
Reading is more than just a pastime for your downtime. In fact, regular reading makes you healthier, and science proves it. According to the infographic below from GE Editing, there are 7 science-backed ways reading makes you healthier. The truth is, if you’re a... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Case Studies
Fostering positive classroom environments is the easiest and most valuable thing we can do for our students as educators. Besides providing relevant connections to learning and mindful assessment practices, this matters perhaps more than anything. Why, then, must we... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Solution Fluency
Educators of every kind know about the daily need to avoid teacher burnout. If you teach you know the workload, the schedules, and the expectations are full on. Thus, your welfare and confidence to get the job done is key to a school environment that’s... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Global Digital Citizen
With all the screens in our lives, digital age eye care should be a priority for us all. Unfortunately this isn’t always the case, and especially with our students. In addition to the screen time they enjoy at school, it’s also an integral part of their... 
by Ross Crockett | Classroom Management
As schools evolve, educators continue looking at ways to ensure learners have memorable educational experiences. The act of practicing kindness figures prominently in these considerations, and with good reason. More and more, modern education realizes our... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Teaching
So you just had it—your worst day ever as a teacher. Everything that could go wrong did go wrong, and you’re at your wit’s end. It’s hard to believe you have to come back again tomorrow, and the joy of teaching seems like a distant memory. But... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Collaboration Fluency
A compassionate classroom is one where students feel that they belong. Every teacher wants their students to be happy at school because happy learners are productive learners. So what happens when a child starts to feel unsafe and anxious about coming to classes?... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Solution Fluency
People have habits of every sort, and the healthier they are the better. Practicing simple morning rituals that are geared toward our well-being mean more than just having a better day—they mean having a better life. As a teacher, the stresses of the profession can...