The Epic Classroom with Trevor Muir

Summer Break may be close, but it also feels a long way off. You may be running on empty right now as you search for inspiration and energy to make it through the rest of the school. So let's talk about some ways to...

The bad news: As social media and cell phones become more prevalent, it seems strong discussion skills are become more scarce. The good news: People can learn how to discuss! Discussion skills can be re-strengthened...

The Spring can be one of the most difficult times of the year to be a teacher. The energy and excitement from the beginning of the school year may be waining, testing looms, behavior problems are high, and Summer...

True personalized learning is often unconventional. One-size-fits-all doesn't work for every student, and so teachers sometimes have to adapt their practices to meet their needs, and this often means breaking the...

Of course I think parents can be overbearing sometimes. I’ve seen my fair share of helicopter and lawnmower parents, and have even seen an uptick in this behavior the last 10 years. However, I think dismissing them...

According to a survey conducted by entrepreneur.com, lacking confidence is one of the key reasons young people get fired from their jobs. Not having the courage to make firm decisions and take concrete action leads to...

There's a common proverb that says a teacher "Should not smile until Christmas." Essentially, if a teacher is too friendly or fun with their students, students will take advantage and walk all over them.  Is this...

Scripted or boxed curriculum might be convenient and maybe even safer sometimes, but it can restrain teacher creativity and limit student engagement. Not to mention, what message does it send to teachers that they...

Ask anyone why they hate group projects and you'll likely hear the same response: either hogs or logs. Hogs are those group members who take over the bulk of an assignment or project, not allowing other group members...

I once had a guest speaker share his success story with my class. A student afterwards asked where he went to college, and the speaker said he didn't go to college. That student, who struggle academically up to that...

A boring classroom does not inherently mean a disengaging one. When I was a young teacher, I did everything in my power to NOT let my class be boring. Boredom was the enemy. But what if boredom does not mean lack of...

There's a common misconception (mostly from outside of education) that teachers are merely 'deliverers of content,' and even worse, 'babysitters.' This episode takes those notions apart, and explores why teachers and...