Teacher Talk | Creative Language Class

Have a bad day? Think again.

by Megan Smith | Sep 24, 2018 | Monday Motivation, Teacher Problems, Teacher Talk, What's New

You’ve made it through the busy days of the first weeks of school. You’ve learned names, set procedures, and are inspiring students about a new year of language learning. Everything is going great… until one day, it isn’t. As teachers, we tend...

Is it communication? Don’t miss the mark!

by Megan Smith | Oct 6, 2016 | 1 Planning, Proficiency, Teacher Talk, What's New

Thanks to ACTFL for teaching us about the all important 5 C’s. Communication, Culture, Community, Comparison, and Connection. (I feel like there should be six, because who teaches without coffee?!? I’ll see what I can do!) We have been focusing on these a...

Finding Work & Life Balance

by Kara Parker | Mar 6, 2016 | 1 Planning, 4 Assessments, Proficiency, Teacher Talk, What's New

A few years ago, I made a personal goal to find a happier balance between work and life. I was constantly feeling overwhelmed. I was mentoring a new teacher and while working with her, I figured out some crucial things that also made me more efficient. I want to share...

Thankful

by Kara Parker | Nov 24, 2015 | Teacher Talk

Beyond all of the new ideas I learned at ACTFL in San Diego this year, but my biggest take away was how THANKFUL I am. I’m PROUD of our profession and here’s what I’ve been thinking about the last 5 days. This is where it all started. Elementary to...

Our New Path

by Megan & Kara | Sep 1, 2015 | PD, Teacher Talk

It’s been three and a half years since we’ve started this blog. Time flies when you’re having fun! Here’s a little update of what we’re up to now. What are your big reflections from the past year? Megan: Teaching isn’t easy…...

TELL COLLAB. Shaking up conferences!

by Kara Parker | Mar 31, 2015 | Conferences, Teacher Talk

Megan and I are excited to attend the TELL COLLAB, a unique “unconference” in Austin, TX. Find out what makes this conference different from the others. Here’s what makes the TELL Collab different… Makes me think about how all this could work...