Teacher Tactics: High school teaching strategies

Latest Episodes
TT033 How to ask for teacher feedback (Grade the Grader)
In this minisode, Colin discusses a few ways to get valuable feedback about your teaching practice, including a few ways to get useful feedback from your students. Read the show notes and join our mailing list: https://www.teachertactics.com Send us...
TT032 Why 100% is important for classroom management (Unanimous)
In this minisode, Colin reviews the importance of “all-in” compliance with classroom management, and a few examples where it’s particularly important. Read the show notes and join our mailing list:...
TT031 The power of a critical viewing journal (Everyone’s a Critic)
In this minisode, Colin talks about the value of critique-based journaling, and how it can be an easy and effective way to get your students to exercise higher-level thinking skills about your subject. Read the show notes and join our mailing list:...
TT030 How to set up individualized assessment with no prep (Question Period)
In this minisode, Colin goes over a super-simple way to set up a way to do individualized assessment or review for your students. Read the show notes and join our mailing list: https://www.teachertactics.com Send us your questions or suggestions:...
TT029 Two name games to improve class cohesion (Name of the Game)
You might be surprised to know that your students might not know each other's names. In this minisode, Colin discusses two fun name games to improve class community and cohesion. Read the show notes and join our mailing list:...
TT028 How to encourage student questions (Flip the Script)
In this minisode, Colin discusses a way to flip the script and put the responsibility of a lesson on the teacher, making students more comfortable asking for help. Read the show notes and join our mailing list: https://www.teachertactics.com Send us...
TT027 How to get an extra burst of motivation (10 Minute Miracle)
In this minisode, Colin discusses a simple and easy technique that you can use for your students (or your own) motivation. Read the show notes and join our mailing list: https://www.teachertactics.com Send us your questions or suggestions:...
TT026 How to deal with phones in the classroom (Phony Problems)
In this week's minisode, Colin discusses the pros and cons of dealing with phone distractions - and his favourite response that's quick, simple, and even kind of fun. Read the show notes and join our mailing list: https://www.teachertactics.com Send...
TT025 How to make a free teacher website in 5 minutes (Put It Online)
You can quickly and easily make a free teacher website in less than 5 minutes. Colin and Michelle talk about the usefulness of a teacher website, and a couple of options for making one (no coding required!) Read the show notes and join our mailing...
TT024 How to pick a Learning Management System (Your Online Assistant)
Looking for a Learning Management System like Edmodo or Google Classroom but dont know where to start? Michelle and Colin go over popular LMS options and the reasons why you should try one.Read the