A recent survey from eSpark showed some very interesting insights into what teachers are looking for in 2024 - the top of the list? Student engagement.

That isn't a surprise, we've been talking about student engagement forever. It's only gotten more and more difficult to capture a student's attention in an era of quick, easily digestible content. What's new is how eSpark has chosen to approach this struggle.

I sat down with two members of the eSpark team, Mary Gurley and John Jennings, to understand what they've learned from listening to teachers and how they use that feedback in their product.

🔗 Links

https://www.educators2educators.com/

https://www.esparklearning.com/

https://www.instagram.com/esparklearning/

What Teachers Are Looking For in 2024

Let’s have a candid chat about social media for small businesses. It’s no secret that it’s only gotten harder to grow on platforms such as Instagram and TikTok, but what else is happening in this online space?

I brought my Marketing Manager, Taylor, on to chat with me about everything we’ve learned firsthand. We share our highs and lows as well as our insights into what’s working for us on the platforms. If you’re a small business owner struggling with social media - here’s what you need to know about the marketing strategy that truly lifted my business off the ground a few years ago.

🔗 Links

Carrie’s Website [https://www.carrieconover.com/]

Carrie’s LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/carrie-conover/]

EdTech Connect [https://www.carrieconover.com/edtechconnect]

Classroom to Boardroom [https://www.carrieconover.com/classroomtoboardroom]

Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/carrieconover] | TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@carrieconover?lang=en] | YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@CarrieConover] | Amazon Storefront [https://www.amazon.com/shop/carrieconover]

What We’ve Learned from Social Media as a Small Business

Your feet hurt, your back aches, your brain is fried. Luckily, teachers have it easy and get their summers off, right? (You can’t see it, but I’m rolling my eyes.)

Whether you had a restful summer or are still burnt out from spring, let’s chat about start the year with healthy self-care practices that are realistic and maintainable. We’re going to talk about meal planning, making good use of your break time, taking lunch alone, getting tasks done during the day, rethinking grading strategies, and setting expectations with parents.

We aren’t meant to live lives we need to take a break from. Let’s work on creating healthier boundaries for ourselves - it’s possible, even for teachers - because after all, it is just a job.

🔗 Links

educators 2 educators website [https://www.educators2educators.com/]

educators 2 educators on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/educators2educators/]

Free Online Community for Teachers [https://www.educators2educators.com/blog/teacher-summer-reboot-your-new-favorite-online-teacher-community]

Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/carrieconover] | TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@carrieconover?lang=en] | YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@CarrieConover] | Amazon Storefront [https://www.amazon.com/shop/carrieconover]

5 Self-Care Tips for the Beginning of the School Year

There are five tools that I couldn’t run my business without and they’re all very user-friendly.

These tools support me everyday in creating, maintaining, organizing, designing, and marketing my small businesses. With these online tools, it’s like I have an entire in-house team helping me out. They help me do what I need to do and they keep me organized when working with my marketing manager, sponsors, and guests.

If you’re a small business owner or just looking for new tools to support your EdTech team, these are the ones you need to try.

5 Tools I Use to Run My Own Business

I had one of the most stress-free weeks of my life, and here’s how I did it.

Teachers, I know back to school is crazy - my two teenagers just went back, and I can all too vividly remember my days of classroom decorating and meeting new students. Somehow, I was still able to find peace in the madness. I did it through chore delegation, preparing outfits and foods for the week, listening to my body, and making better use of my waiting time.

It is practical to be a teacher and have low-stress weeks. Here’s what you need to do.

🔗 Links

educators 2 educators website [https://www.educators2educators.com/]

educators 2 educators on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/educators2educators/]

Free Online Community for Teachers [https://www.educators2educators.com/blog/teacher-summer-reboot-your-new-favorite-online-teacher-community]

Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/carrieconover] | TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@carrieconover?lang=en] | YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@CarrieConover] | Amazon Storefront [https://www.amazon.com/shop/carrieconover]

5 Things I Did This Week to Help Lower My Stress Levels

Wondering what the morning routine of a 20-year veteran teacher looks like? My friend and dedicated teacher, Kelly Ewen, is a superstar teacher with the best advice for whether this is your first year or your second decade in the classroom.

We’re going to talk about the best ways to learn names, how to do morning greetings, what to do during circle time, and how to handle supplies. We also have a great tip for teaching students hallway and line-up expectations.

This episode has everything you need to know to feel prepared and motivated for your first day of school this year.

🔗 Links

educators 2 educators website [https://www.educators2educators.com/]

Book: First Day Jitters [https://www.amazon.com/dp/158089061X?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzcarr0668-20&creativeASIN=158089061X&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2U8OCMTELM8YA&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_mixed_d_asin]

educators 2 educators on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/educators2educators/]

Free Online Community for Teachers [https://www.educators2educators.com/blog/teacher-summer-reboot-your-new-favorite-online-teacher-community]

Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/carrieconover] | TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@carrieconover?lang=en] | YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@CarrieConover] | Amazon Storefront [https://www.amazon.com/shop/carrieconover]

Kicking Off the School Year Right: Strategies from Veteran Teacher Kelly Ewen

Today, we're diving into a crucial topic that often doesn't get the attention it deserves: leaving a job with integrity.

While much emphasis is placed on making a great first impression when starting a new job, the way you exit a role can have an even more lasting impact on your career and relationships.

The EdTech industry is a very, very, very small space. You want to do the best you possible can to keep your reputation in tact. I still do business with both EdTech companies I worked with ten years ago. I also work closely in a recruiting aspect with many individuals I worked with at my second EdTech job.

Why? Because I left both roles with total class and my relationships in tact.

🔗 Links

Carrie’s Website [https://www.carrieconover.com/]

Carrie’s LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/carrie-conover/]

EdTech Connect [https://www.carrieconover.com/edtechconnect]

Classroom to Boardroom [https://www.carrieconover.com/classroomtoboardroom]

Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/carrieconover] | TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@carrieconover?lang=en] | YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@CarrieConover] | Amazon Storefront [https://www.amazon.com/shop/carrieconover]

Leaving a Job with Integrity: Why It Matters More Than How You Enter

Every job description for an operations role in EdTech looks different. That’s because operations looks different for every EdTech company and might require different skill sets.

In this episode of the EdTech Connect podcast, we’ll explore what’s being said about education requirements in job searches, why you need a better resume for recruiters, and finally, what operations roles can look like across EdTech. I’ll share why operations looks different for every company and how you can know if it’s the right fit for you.

This episode is packed with information for the EdTech professional and the transitioning educator alike.

🔗 Links

Carrie’s Website [https://www.carrieconover.com/]

Carrie’s LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/carrie-conover/]

EdTech Connect [https://www.carrieconover.com/edtechconnect]

Classroom to Boardroom [https://www.carrieconover.com/classroomtoboardroom]

The Talking Points App [https://talkingpts.org/]

Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/carrieconover] | TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@carrieconover?lang=en] | YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@CarrieConover] | Amazon Storefront [https://www.amazon.com/shop/carrieconover]

The Goal of EdTech Operations

Tired of long emails with parents communicating a tired subject? Ready to build healthier parent-teacher relationships that get to the point?

My friend and veteran teacher of 20 years, Kelly, has offered me a lot of advice to share with you this back-to-school season - one piece of advice being how to communicate with parents effectively. After trying everything under the sun, her tried and true method is the Talking Points app.

Let’s explore what the Talking Points app is, how Kelly uses it every day, and why those lengthy weekly newsletters are unnecessary work for you.

🔗 Links

educators 2 educators website [https://www.educators2educators.com/]

educators 2 educators on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/educators2educators/]

Free Online Community for Teachers [https://www.educators2educators.com/blog/teacher-summer-reboot-your-new-favorite-online-teacher-community]

The Talking Points App [https://talkingpts.org/]

Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/carrieconover] | TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@carrieconover?lang=en] | YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@CarrieConover] | Amazon Storefront [https://www.amazon.com/shop/carrieconover]

One Easy-Lift BIG-Impact for Building Parent Relationships This School Year

It’s time to start thinking about back-to-school prep, so grab your favorite flare pen and get ready to take some notes! I wanted to offer the most practical tips, so I asked my friend and the first ever guest on educators 2 educators, a veteran teacher of over 20 years in Chicago, Kelly for some help.

Today, we’ll discuss bulletin boards, organizing your personal life, planning for the big picture, and more. These tips require a little extra effort on your end to start your year off on the right foot.

 * educators 2 educators website [https://www.educators2educators.com/]

 * educators 2 educators on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/educators2educators/]

 * Standing Desk Link [https://www.amazon.com/shop/carrieconover/list/3DXPRQWMD4SD6?ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_list_d]

 * Teacher Welcome Letter [../../s/Summer-Student-Letterpdf.pdf]

 * Summer Goals for Teachers [https://www.educators2educators.com/blog/teacher-summer-goals-to-accomplish]

 * Online Community for Teachers [https://www.educators2educators.com/blog/teacher-summer-reboot-your-new-favorite-online-teacher-community]

 * First Class Free with Kelly at Shred (Carmel, Indiana) [https://shred415.com/locations/carmel/]


Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/carrieconover]| TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@carrieconover?lang=en]| YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@CarrieConover] | Amazon Storefront [https://www.amazon.com/shop/carrieconover]

Realistic Back to School Teacher Tips, from a Teacher of 20 Years

Classroom teachers and school leaders often wonder what it would be like to transition from working at a school to working for an education company or in corporate America. Join Carrie Conover (e2e founder) as she interviews educators who have gone from the classroom to the boardroom. Carrie will also share tips and tricks to finding and nailing your first role outside the classroom.

Classroom to Boardroom

educators 2 educators podcast, discussing the best EdTech tools for classroom success. The world of education is changing quickly, and we want to help you stay ahead of the curve with the latest innovations and greatest technology to build an effective and efficient classroom that leaves you time to focus on what matters most: your personal life. Your host, Carrie Conover has spent 23 years in education. She spent 10 years in the classroom before becoming an EdTech corporate leader. She now helps educators connect to EdTech companies and EdTech companies connect with teachers.

Carrie Conover

Shows