Fridays are the perfect opportunity to shake things up and infuse a bit of fun into your classroom. I have a collection of ideas that will help you end your week on a high note. 1. Escape Rooms Use a business-themed escape room to get students to collaborate and think critically. These activities are fantasticContinueContinue reading “11 Fun Friday Ideas for the Business Classroom”
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Simplify Lesson Planning for Introduction to Business and Marketing
Lesson planning can be one of the most daunting tasks for teachers, especially when introducing a variety of subjects in a class like Introduction to Business and Marketing. However, having a well-thought-out scope and pacing guide can make a world of difference. You can grab my FREE Introduction to Business and Marketing Scope and PacingContinueContinue reading “Simplify Lesson Planning for Introduction to Business and Marketing”
The Pros and Cons of Course Evaluations in the High School Business Classroom
As the semester draws to a close, many teachers contemplate the effectiveness of their teaching methods and the overall learning experience for their students. One reflection tool to consider is the course evaluation survey. This allows students to share their thoughts and opinions about the course. Today, I want to share the pros and consContinueContinue reading “The Pros and Cons of Course Evaluations in the High School Business Classroom”
4 Tips to Improve Higher-Order Questioning in the High School Business Classroom
Questioning is a powerful tool that can shape the learning experience and foster critical thinking skills among students. Questioning can be used to assess student mastery and aid in-the-moment teaching. Questioning can help engage students, assess mastery, and enhance learning. 1. Pre-Plan Questions While spontaneity has its place in the classroom, strategic pre-planning of questionsContinueContinue reading “4 Tips to Improve Higher-Order Questioning in the High School Business Classroom”
How to Teach Career Exploration in the High School Business Classroom
When I was 18, I had no idea what I wanted to do with my life. After a few college major switches and a career change…or two, I would have never imagined where I’d end up. While this is part of growing up for a lot of us, it is increasingly vital that we striveContinueContinue reading “How to Teach Career Exploration in the High School Business Classroom”
Why You Need Guest Speakers in Your High School Business Classroom
Picture this– an industry professional is leading your class, sharing a story about how they got started in the accounting field. Students are listening and asking questions about the process. You’re at your desk observing. Sounds perfect, right?! Let me elaborate if you’re still wondering about the specifics. Why Guest Speakers? 🌐 Let’s face it:ContinueContinue reading “Why You Need Guest Speakers in Your High School Business Classroom”
The Business Teacher’s Guide to Write the Room Scavenger Hunts
When I first started teaching, I had a set of iPads in my room, and QR codes were all the rage. I spent hours working them into lessons and I was all about a QR Code Scavenger Hunt. This activity was super cool until QR codes started searching the Internet instead of just displaying plainContinueContinue reading “The Business Teacher’s Guide to Write the Room Scavenger Hunts”
10 Review Activities for Business and Marketing
Are you looking for an end-of-unit, mid-term, or final exam review activity? I’m here to help with 10 activities that will spice up your review sessions. Here are 10 engaging review activities that will make the process both fun and effective. 🚀 1. Quiz Style Games 🎮 There’s a variety of different options out forContinueContinue reading “10 Review Activities for Business and Marketing”
Start Strong with Bellringers: The Ultimate Classroom Management Tool
Are you struggling to get everything organized at the start of class? Class change can be stressful–hall duty, students needing things, moving to a different classroom, or maybe just trying to get a chance to run to the bathroom before the next block starts. It’s tough to do ALL the things AND be ready toContinueContinue reading “Start Strong with Bellringers: The Ultimate Classroom Management Tool”
Why You Should be Using Current Events in Your Business Classroom
Incorporating article reviews on business-related current events can breathe new life into your lessons while providing an array of benefits for both you and your students. Let’s explore why you should embrace this teaching tool and some tips for implementation. 💬 Promotes Lively Discussions and Debates Article reviews are like a catalyst for sparking engagingContinueContinue reading “Why You Should be Using Current Events in Your Business Classroom”
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