Teaching Tips Your Solution For The Graduating Class Of 2021 In 2020, students were devastated that their graduation was cancelled or transitioned to a virtual celebration. Recognizing the need for inspiring words we created the above video. Over 34,000 students watched it on youtube and another 57,000 on Instagram. This year, we’re taking it to the next level. The class of 2021 deserves something special. […] Written by Sam Demma March 24, 2021March 24, 2021
Teaching Tips Cameras off? This may help! If you’ve had a difficult time getting your students to turn on their cameras in virtual class, this may help. I’ve spent the last few months delivering dozens of virtual presentations and found this very interesting correlation. Keeping your camera on increases the probability that your students will turn on theirs. Now before you say, […] Written by Sam Demma March 22, 2021March 22, 2021
Teaching Tips Your Next Lesson Plan For Leadership Class On March 18th a past guest on the podcast and secondary leadership class teacher, Bob Kline, sent over an email with the subject line, “Samstravaganza! Collaborative Podcast Review” After looking through the 25 slides of the google presentation he attached, I couldn’t help but share this idea – with his permission of course! Collaborative Podcast […] Written by Sam Demma March 21, 2021March 21, 2021
Association Directors student leadership Teachers Melissa Wright – Mathematics Teacher and Renaissance Coordinator Sam: Why do you do the work you do with young people? Melissa Wright: I do the work that I do to help show others the potential within them and to help to continue to develop leaders. Also to show them the impact that they can have and to help them build skills they will […] Written by Sam Demma March 17, 2021March 19, 2021
Teachers Merle Gonsalvez – Grade 6 Virtual teacher Sam: Why do you do the work you do with young people? Merle: To pay back what my teachers gave me! Sam: What inspired you to get into this work? Merle: I have always wanted to live a life of service. It feels good! Sam: What gives you hope? What do you think is the […] Written by Sam Demma March 17, 2021March 19, 2021
Association Directors student leadership Teachers Heather Dawn McCaig – President of AASCA Sam: Why do you do the work you do with young people? Heather McCaig: I believe that young people are our future and that they can accomplish anything. Sam: What inspired you to get into this work? Heather McCaig: I have always been involved in leadership in some way. I think this came from watching […] Written by Sam Demma March 5, 2021March 5, 2021
student leadership Teachers Brent Dickson -Student Leadership & PE Teacher Sam: Why do you do the work you do with young people? Brent Dickson: It is one of the great passions in my life. I love to see a student discover their potential through Leadership or Athletics. I love to see them find their Crew and then go forward making their school and community better. […] Written by Sam Demma March 4, 2021March 4, 2021
student leadership Teachers Jeff Gerber – Student Council Advisor/Teacher/Speaker/Presenter Sam: Why do you do the work you do with young people? Jeff Gerber: I am blessed to serve in the community and at the high school where I attended. In my school years, there were numerous educators who built into my life and provided me opportunities to learn and grow. It was important for […] Written by Sam Demma March 3, 2021March 3, 2021
student leadership Teachers Sarah Daintrey – Teacher & Activities Advisor Sam: Why do you do the work you do with young people? Sarah Daintrey: I want to create better neighbours and community members. Sam: What inspired you to get into this work? Sarah Daintrey: My parents instilled a strong sense of service in me. I have MS. I was diagnosed about 4 months after I […] Written by Sam Demma March 1, 2021March 3, 2021
Teaching Tips Virtual Teaching Tips – Youth Speaker Sam Demma Virtual teaching presents its challenges, but with the right information and strategies, you can transform it into an enjoyable experience for everyone. Since March of 2020, you may have been forced to teach your class online, or maybe you’ve been doing this virtual thing for a while. Regardless, these three tips will make online learning […] Written by Sam Demma February 28, 2021March 3, 2021
