Educator Insights - Curriculumtrak

Promoting Good Classroom Citizenship

Blog, Character Development, Classroom Culture, Educator Insights, Spiritual Formation, Teaching Strategies | March 15, 2023

“Make the right choice” is a phrase that you would hear often if you walk by my classroom and listen in. I have always felt a responsibility to encourage students to be the best version of themselves in the 180 days that they are with me. Like most teachers, I do not...

10 STRATEGIES FOR TEACHERS TO USE “AI”: Personalized Assistance for You and Your Students

Technology Integration, Blog, Differentiation, Educator Insights, Efficiency, Standards, Tips & Tricks | March 14, 2023

In the emerging world of AI, teachers and administrators are working diligently to understand how AI can help or hinder teachers and students. Worries about cheating, general artificial intelligence fears and more can keep us from considering where and how to use AI....

Interview with Dan Beerens

Blog, Discipleship, Educator Insights, Podcast, Teaching for Transformation | March 8, 2023

We’re pleased to share with you our interview with Dan Beerens, a valuable part of the Curriculum Trak team for many years. He has recently stepped away from CT to focus his energies in other areas, but his friendship with us brought him back once again for a talk...

Simple Words for Significant Change

Blog, Character Development, Classroom Culture, Discipleship, Educator Insights, School Culture | February 28, 2023

“I was wrong.” Hearing these words brings a sense of empathy as the soul is laid bare. These three simple words change the direction of a student’s social interactions in a powerful way. I’m not ready to admit I am old, but after 28 years in the classroom and 5...

How Students Used Math to Help Austin’s Homeless Population

Blog, Curriculum Design, Educator Insights, Project-Based Learning, School Mission, Service Learning | February 24, 2023

Prior to starting the school year in 2019, I spent a lot of time thinking about how I could help my students make meaningful connections to real world applications of math, while also building empathy. Implementing a project of this sort does not always lend itself to...

Interview with Dr. Mark Eckel, part 3

Biblical Integration, Blog, Educator Insights, Encouragement, Faith Learning, Spiritual Formation, The Teacher's Lounge | February 22, 2023

Here is the third and final installment of the transcript of our recent interview with Dr. Mark Eckel. This transcript is shortened here, but you can listen to the full interview at The Teacher’s Lounge. Michael Arnold: Dr. Eckel, you have just an abundance of...