 |
Hack LearningEducator and creator of the Hack Learning Book Series, Mark Barnes, provides edgy, progressive education commentary and strategies for teachers, parents and school leaders. Hack Learning: It's what you can do tomorrow. Author: Mark Barnes
Learn quick and easy ways to improve education, leadership, and parenting: How to replace traditional homework; how to improve leadership; how to integrate new technology; how to assess for learning; how to eliminate useless meetings; how to engage even the most reluctant learners; how to inspire a lifelong love of reading; how to combine writing with the maker space; how to take learning mobile; how to improve social media strategies. Teacher/author/global influencer Mark Barnes, creator of the Bestselling Hack Learning Book Series, explains precisely what's wrong with education and what you can do about it, tomorrow; because you don't need a 5-year plan. Learn more at http://10publications.com. Language: en Genres: Education, How To, Self-Improvement Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
Listen Now...
156: Educators fear they won't make it through this year
Thursday, 21 October, 2021
We're in an education crisis, and many teachers fear they won't make it through this year. Some are begging for help; some are preaching self-care. Others are quitting--just walking out of their classrooms and schools and moving on to something else.In this episode of the Hack Learning Podcast, Mark Barnes is asking you to help solve this crisis. He shares a disheartening Twitter chat, in which educators from across the country share the issues:> teachers being told to "stick it out," no matter what> a massive substitute teacher shortage is pulling teachers from their classes and moving them into others, during their plan times and lunches> teachers feel obligated to work, even ignoring doctor's orders to stay home> some fear a return to distance learning, while others hope for it> feeling of helplessness and overwhelming stress are pushing educators to the brinkYou can find the Twitter conversation Mark references here: https://twitter.com/imacoolibrarian/status/1450146195779690497?s=20Comment there and mention @markbarnes19 and add #HackLearning. Mark asks for your feedback, and your Hacks. What can we do now to solve this problem in the short term? How can we end this crisis?Find more episodes at https://www.10publications.com/Episode Photo by Olya Kobruseva from Pexels
