by bmelsby | Nov 29, 2023 | instruction
13 Ideas to Start Using AI In The Classroom by Brad Melsby — November 30, 2023 Note: OpenAI’s Terms of Use for ChatGPT state that users must be 13 years of age and that any user under 18 must first get parental permission. We’d advise checking with...
by bmelsby | Nov 17, 2023 | employment, new teacher
New Teacher Observation Tips: From Planning to The Follow-Up by Amanda Melsby – updated November 8, 2025 I’ve observed hundreds of teachers over the years, and let me reassure you: If you’re feeling anxious about your formal teacher observation, you’re not...
by bmelsby | Oct 31, 2023 | instruction
Group Work Challenges and How to Overcome Them by Brad Melsby — updated January 14, 2025 Group work can be a new teacher’s best friend—when it works. But what happens when it doesn’t? Discover four common barriers to effective group work and actionable...
by bmelsby | Oct 30, 2023 | classroom management
How to Promote Positive and Productive Student Interaction by Brad Melsby — November 1, 2023 Increasingly useful in school as well as professional life, the ability to work well in groups greatly benefits young people. Student interaction while learning...
by bmelsby | Oct 27, 2023 | new teacher
Three Ways New Teachers Can Successfully Advocate for Administrator Support by Amanda Melsby – updated November 1, 2024 A vivid memory from my first year of teaching is the moment I realized I was overwhelmed. Surprisingly, it wasn’t the lesson planning or...
