Tuesday Tech – How can Teachers can use Google Forms

Keeping records is an integral part of being a teacher. I’m often asked “Did Janine come for extra help?” or “What contact have you had with Joe’s parents?” In the olden days, I kept notebooks and binders with long records of emails, phone calls, conferences, and so on with every parent. Students who came forContinue reading “Tuesday Tech – How can Teachers can use Google Forms”

8 Steps for Dealing with difficult parents during Remote Schooling

Some parents are more challenging than others. We all have war stories. I’ve had parents defend their children’s lies, accuse me of losing papers that their child hadn’t handed in, and tell me they didn’t think the detention I assigned was appropriate. They didn’t think I liked their child. They send emails demanding an explanationContinue reading “8 Steps for Dealing with difficult parents during Remote Schooling”