Monthly Archives: August 2021

Blame the messenger–Why Communication Fails and How to Fix It.

Posted on August 24, 2021 by Erik Palmer

You’ve heard the phrase before. Someone brings you some bad news, and, as you begin to get upset, he says, “Hey, don’t blame the messenger!” In a school I worked at, our team leader said it often. He went to … Continue reading →

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Give Students a Digital Voice First

Posted on August 23, 2021 by Erik Palmer

You want students to speak to the class. Maybe they are sharing What I Did This Summer or About Me presentations to start the new year. Later, students will be reciting poetry or participating in a mock trial or presenting … Continue reading →

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Fake Quotes: A lesson in how easily we can be duped

Posted on August 6, 2021 by Erik Palmer

We all see the news: trolls are posting fake stories. We all think, “That’s terrible!” We worry that our students will be duped. Why do these falsehoods spread? Why do fake posts work? The answer to that can be found … Continue reading →

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