From Chapter 13 “Efficiency” in Ingredients of Outliers. A Better Way Let’s take a closer look at exactly what we mean by “efficiency,” which is sometimes confused with the word “effectiveness.” Both words are used frequently in the management literature, and some dictionaries even show each as a synonym of the other. In fact, they have separate meanings. Probably the most succinct statement about their difference came from the late Peter Drucker, the best known and most respected management consultant, educator and author of the twentieth century. Here’s what he said: “Efficiency is … [Read more...]
15 Teaching Hacks: Tips To Make A Teacher’s Life Easier
In the spirit of our next book, Outliers in Education, we thought we would devote the next few blogs to making teachers lives easier. Being a teacher is one of the most challenging jobs on the planet. With so many things to get done to ensure that students are intellectually challenged and inspired to continue to learn, teachers deserve a few efficiency tricks that will help them work smarter, not harder (they already work pretty darn hard). Here are fifteen teacher hacks every educator should know! 1. Dollar store table cloths = Instant Bulletin Board Background. We all know that many … [Read more...]
Bringing Creativity Back to Teaching
What does it take to be a good teacher and a creative one at that? Although a degree, experience, a great school, and a well-stocked classroom are always helpful, we find the teachers that set themselves apart are the ones who understand creativity the most. Teachers are constantly faced with the challenges of bringing an edge to education and creating a dynamic learning environment for their students amidst the standardized tests and tasks. We thought we would make your lives a bit easier by pulling together a few ways you can challenge yourself to remain passionate and creative … [Read more...]