This is the fourth in a series of posts written collaboratively by Dr. Michele Andorfer and Mike Haynes. In previous posts, we explored ways to ensure productivity doesn't suffer because of a remote work environment. We also shared strategies that we learned from others regarding ways to build and nurture relationships when working remotely. In …
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Plan A
At the beginning of the pandemic in the US, I wrote a post suggesting that we seize the opportunity of what appeared to be additional time that educators had, given schools were closing and students were staying home. Shortly thereafter, however, it became clear extra time was not necessarily available, as most educators, administrators and …
Become a Virtual Rockstar
People who lead understand that effective meetings don’t just happen by chance. Good leaders orchestrate the components of every meeting, including establishing a clear purpose, identifying items that should and should not be included on the agenda, determining who should participate, and utilizing strategies to engage all participants. Meetings that are not planned carefully are …
Remote Work Environments & Relationships
This is the third in a series of posts written collaboratively by Dr. Michele Andorfer and Mike Haynes. In the previous post, we explored ways to ensure productivity doesn't suffer because of a remote work environment. After talking with several colleagues--many of whom regularly work remotely--we were able to identify several strategies. In this …
Remote Work Environments and Productivity
This is the second in a series of posts written collaboratively by Dr. Michele Andorfer and Mike Haynes. In our last post, we scratched the surface on what we believe are the three most important considerations for the remote work environment--productivity, relationships and self-care. In this post, we will further explore the notion of productivity, …
Maximizing the Effectiveness of Remote Work Environments
Nearly a month ago, many of us were thrust into a situation where doing business suddenly looked very different. The phrase “new normal” has become a popular way to refer to what many of us are dealing with since our working (and learning) environments have changed. This article is a collaboration between Dr. Michele Andorfer …
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Dear Mr. President
Dr. Mr. President, I am growing tired hearing everyone debate the issue of whether or not your administration acted quickly enough to stem the spread of the coronavirus. Whether that is a belief held by any of us or all of us, now is not the time to debate that issue. As such, please do …
20 Seconds of Courage
20 Seconds of Courage A number of years ago, I watched the movie We Bought a Zoo. It was really quite good--I found myself laughing and tearing up at the same time. The biggest takeaway for me, however, was during a poignant moment where Benjamin Mee, played by Matt Damon, offered advice to his on-screen …
Who do you want to be?
The memory of the first time that I was asked, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” is vague. I know that I was very young. But the impact of that question, as well as my experiences for several years following, have had a profound effect on what I considered was my …
What now?
In my last post, I wrote about the disruption the pandemic has created for education, ways we could make use of the additional time we have in the weeks/months ahead, and how seat time and location will likely fall behind as conditions of the learning environment. Today, I want to dig a little deeper into …
