Archive for March, 2010

Tips For Surviving Dorm Life – Happily!

Living in a college dormitory is a unique, once in a lifetime experience. While some students certainly make themselves miserable by focusing on the negatives such as limited living space, little privacy and community bathrooms, having the right mindset can make your stay in the dorm one of the most exciting and rewarding experiences of [...]

Photography in Education – Ideas For Using Photography to Enhance the Educational Experience

Here are some great tips to enhance the classroom and learning experience using photography.1. How We Grow. Photograph the children by a measuring stick or mark on the wall. Consider having them photograph each other. Take some early, mid-year and end of year images and let them see, measure and discuss the differences. Talk [...]

10 Teacher Interview Tips To Help You Ace Your Next Teacher Interview

A teacher interview discussion panel is held at the end of each semester as part of the teacher Alternative Certification Program at Manatee Community College.The panel is made up of myself and four administrators (1 elementary, 2 middle school, and 1 high school).We each spend about 15-20 minutes talking and answering questions about how to [...]