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Learning About Learning – The 2015 Training Conference

Have you taught a class or given a presentation lately? Have you ever received training on teaching others? This past week I attended the 2015 Training Conference & Expo, sponsored by Training Magazine. The conference was held here in Atlanta … Continue reading

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Khan Academy

“Dad, would you show me how to take the derivative of this formula?” This was a question I recently got from my son while in his second semester at Georgia Southern. I’m proud to say my son is studying engineering … Continue reading

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Seven Questions to Grow By

Have you learned something new lately? It’s amazing how learning a new skill or habit rejuvenates our lives and empowers us for greater things. I believe that God has created us each uniquely and for a greater purpose. To me … Continue reading

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I Do and I Understand

I recently saw this quote taped to a door in a high school. It’s short, but very profound. It has implications for me as a teacher, a leader, a parent and as a student. I’ll have to admit that I … Continue reading

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Traits of Successful Teachers

At some point in life, we each take on the role of a teacher. Maybe you’re a parent, a coach, a Sunday school teacher, a youth leader, a manager, a scout master. And I know we’re all on different ends … Continue reading

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Teach Like Jesus Taught – Part 5

Thank you for hanging in there with me on this series of blog posts. I want to leave you with some final thoughts as I conclude Teach Like Jesus Taught. I’m not suggesting that we use any of these ideas … Continue reading

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Teach Like Jesus Taught – Part 4

A few years ago I found myself having to explain electrical concepts to a group of 8th and 9th graders. Everything I taught went straight over their heads. As a result, my young audience was as lost as a ball … Continue reading

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Teach Like Jesus Taught – Part 3

Jesus consistently exhibited some of the best traits of a teacher. I especially picked up on how he was both intentional and conscientious–both of which are qualities I look for in my instructors in the workplace. Jesus didn’t just focus … Continue reading

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Teach Like Jesus Taught – Part 2

After thinking over this series the last couple of days, I have decided to change up the way I’m presenting the material. I’ll limit each post to three teaching strategies of Jesus. To support the strategies, I’ll give you some … Continue reading

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Teach Like Jesus Taught – Part 1

I don’t know about you, but I learn the most from others who consistently model good behavior, confidence in what they say, and competence in what they do.  As a teacher in many areas of life—my home, my work and … Continue reading

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