A Technology Coach’s Biggest Mistake: Part Two
As we said before, getting teachers to adopt new practices with technology isn’t easy. In our first installment, we provided some tips to keep you from making the mistake of ignoring teacher […]
5 Reasons Your School Needs a Data Warehouse
What do you think of when you hear the word data? Do you envision numbers rapidly scrolling on a computer screen like in The Matrix? Or of spreadsheets with endless rows and […]
One Size Doesn’t Fit All!
It used to be, “One size fits all,” then, “One size fits most.” Finally, Burger King announced, “You can have it your way,” and the floodgates blew wide open. Learners […]
Are You Modeling the “Ask 3” Approach?
Have you ever heard (or used) the phrase, “Ask three, then me”? I heard other teachers use it with their students when I started teaching four years ago. The idea […]
Choosing the Best Phone System for Your District
Choosing a phone system that fits the needs of your district can be tough. How do you know which phone system will work best for your staff, make day-to-day tasks easier, and […]
Gut Feelings vs. Data-Driven Decisions
Do you ever make decisions based on “gut feeling”? Can you tell within minutes of meeting someone whether you like them or you don’t? Are you a teacher who can tell […]
Celebrating Student Success With Student Original Work
Like most kids, my son and daughter can’t wait to get home from school on Fridays! Yes, they look forward to staying up later on Friday nights, sleeping in on […]
Are You Prepared for a Great Year of Staff Evaluations?
While some people believe that teachers spend their summers lounging on the beach all day, the truth is that great educators are using much of their time away from school […]
Five-Star + Google = Awesome Learning!
Five-Star Technology Solutions is proud to announce that we are now a Midwestern-based Google Partner! The year-long process involved observations, case studies to demonstrate our ability to help schools succeed […]
Can Teachers Help the Tech Team?
Yes! Effective communication is the key that helps you deepen your connections to others and improve teamwork, decision making, and problem-solving. It enables you to communicate even negative or difficult […]
