Do you find yourself walking that fine line between fostering responsible students and contributing to their future need for therapy? As teachers, we need to create a structured environment where students have rules and deadlines to follow, but we also need to have systems in place for how they can redeem themselves when mistakes are […]
Posts for Teachers
Making Videos for Online Classes
The spring semester of 2020 is turning out to be one for the history books. Across the globe, classes are transitioning to the online environment for an undisclosed period of time. I have been teaching online for several years. I recently shared a post about maintaining relationships with your online students, but now I’d like […]
Tips for Teaching Online Courses
The availability of online programs has allowed schools to reach students like never before. Students who cannot get to campus for traditional classes now have the opportunity to further their education in the online environment. This online boom has created a learning curve for both students and teachers. As I wrap up my fourth year […]
Posts for Students
Digital Yearbook Signing Using Jamboard
This post is for students (or parents of students) trying to create some normalcy during these strange, suddenly quarantined times we find ourselves in. COVID-19 has robbed us of countless gatherings and experiences, but it can’t rob us of our spirit. The digital age we live in has allowed us to stay in touch, stay […]
What Is Camille Schrier’s Real Talent?
You may have seen that the winner of the 2020 Miss America Pageant, Miss Camille Schrier, performed a science experiment for her talent. She carried out a large version of the Elephant Toothpaste demonstration in a dramatic, fun display that won over the crowd, the judges, scores of bloggers, and the vast majority of the […]
What is the Difference Between a Chemist and a Chemical Engineer?
As a chemical engineer who now teaches chemistry, I am often asked what the difference is between a chemist and a chemical engineer? They both have something to do with chemistry so they must be the same – right? Not quite. I am going to tackle this question from a few angles to try to […]
