Helping students develop strong interview skills is one of the most valuable things we can teach in business and career readiness classes. From practicing common questions to mastering the STAR method, these activities give students the confidence and communication skills they need to succeed in the real world. In this post, I’m sharing practical strategies and ready-to-use resources to make teaching interview skills engaging, interactive, and stress-free.
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Building Presentation Skills in the High School Business and Marketing Classroom
Strong presentation skills are vital for success in business. Teachers can cultivate these skills in students through various low-stakes and formal activities. Key areas include verbal and nonverbal communication, organization, audience engagement, visual aids, and confidence. Frequent practice and feedback will enhance students’ effectiveness in presentations, preparing them for future challenges.
Enhancing Student Learning with AI Chatbots: 9 Tips for Educators
Are your students using conversational AI chatbots as search engines and failing to grasp AI’s full potential? It’s time we taught our students the real-world business applications of these 21st-century tools. Students need to know that unlike traditional search engines, which simply return a list of links or a short answer, chatbots can interpret andContinueContinue reading “Enhancing Student Learning with AI Chatbots: 9 Tips for Educators”
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 Ultimate Guide to Developing Workplace Skills in the Classroom
As a business teacher, one of the key objectives is to prepare students for the workplace. While covering key concepts is essential, it is equally important to teach the soft skills students need to be successful in the future. To develop workplace skills I recommend directly teaching the skill, applying the skill, and practicing theContinueContinue reading “The Ultimate Guide to Developing Workplace Skills in the Classroom”
Why You Should Stop Performing and Start Facilitating
Do you feel pressure to perform? Like you need to shoot fireworks out of your fingertips to entertain your students? Do you dread those long presentations where you spend the class period talking and you’re even boring yourself? It’s time you stop performing and start facilitating. We’ve all had teachers who seemed to be moreContinueContinue reading “Why You Should Stop Performing and Start Facilitating”
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