by GDC Team | 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... 
by Lee Watanabe Crockett | Critical Thinking
The personal qualities we carry with us beyond school don’t simply define what we’ve learned. They 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 qualities... 
by Lee Watanabe Crockett | Global Digital Citizen
When we say “practicing tech health,” what do we mean? Some would say technology has developed an instant reward mindset within us. After all, when you’re being super-productive at your computer or crushing the levels of a new video game, the last... 
by Lee Watanabe Crockett | Solution Fluency
Educators of every kind know about the often-daily need to overcome teacher stress. You know the workload, the schedules, and the expectations. The physical and mental welfare of your instructors and their confidence to get their jobs done is and always will be the... 
by Lee Watanabe Crockett | Technology
Technology has enhanced our lives in countless ways, but it’s also brought us added stress and considerably shorter attention spans. For instance, for all its boons and benefits, the smartphone has been accused of bringing about the death of conversation—and... 
by Lee Watanabe Crockett | Critical Thinking
Resilience describes a person’s capacity for overcoming adversity. If you’re an adult you probably already have plenty of practice in doing this. For parents and teachers, resilience is hard-won after years of falling down and getting back up again. Due to our own... ![Healthy Classrooms Need Daylight and Fresh Air [Infographic]](https://gdcf-0916001bcltd.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/unzipping-the-daylight.jpg)
by GDC Team | Administration
Healthy classrooms are environments in which young minds can flourish. It’s a little room in which teachers and learners spend much of their days, so it’s crucial that the physical environment is made as conducive to wellness and progress as the mental and... 
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... 
by Lee Watanabe Crockett | Solution Fluency
If you were a teacher and you wanted stress reduction tips, who would you turn to? Who would be your go-to guru for helping you achieve those ultimate “ahhhhh” moments many teachers so desperately need? If you don’t have anyone like that, you could... 
by Lee Watanabe Crockett | Critical Thinking
What is active listening? How do we practice it in our daily lives, and especially in our classrooms? Active listening, as we’ll learn, is listening that’s compassionate, connected, and present. It’s a far cry from the way many people listen... 