by Jeff Ream | May 24, 2019 | Featured
…will pay more for it. The winery will then sell the excess off as another label or to another company to bottle it under their label (as TJ’s does). You may say that you actually LIKE the cheaper wine (if you’ve ever been to a blind wine tasting – you know how that usually goes), but from a marketing and branding perspective – if there are a few TJ’s selling a $50 label for $15 – it diminishes not only the demand, but makes you question why we ar…
by Jeff Ream | Apr 4, 2014
…t, or division? Not sure where to start with your epic quest into the 21st century and beyond? Would you like some hands on training, personal assistance with a new tool or have a business project you needs some expert insight? What about some help developing a school counseling marketing plan? Have no fear! Jeff Ream, writer and founder of TheCounselingGeek.com, is available for consultant and professional development services. Jeff was named as…
by Jeff Ream | Feb 12, 2017 | Featured, ASCA, coursera, deals, learning, learning software, pro-d, professional development, school counselor
…I felt this book was more of the understand the issues and the Counseling 21st Century Students was more of the “let’s put it in action” book. Webinars, Articles, and More The extra content that you will watch or read is also great. Some I had read before through the School Counselor Magazine or actually participated in the webinars, but naturally, a fresh read is typically required to be able to pass the quizzes. I think you will enjoy these. Ov…
by Jeff Ream | May 30, 2012 | counseling technology series, geek, jeffrey ream, school counselor, technology, thecounselinggeek, video blog
…sting for the series on getting started with improving or introducing 21st Century Skills and new technology into your counseling program. This weeks edition is an intro to the series and I hope to quell some fears regarding getting started and talk a bit about where we will be going in the next few weeks. Hint: Google Docs, Wix.com (where this site is hosted), Counseling Time and Statistics programs, Powerpoint, Being Internet Safe and Savvy, The…
by Jeff Ream | Jul 12, 2012 | counseling, follow up, interview, portfolio, pro-d, professional development, support
…abel developer to integrate the background from my portfolio onto the disc label. I printed address labels with the title of the disc and my contact info to put on the jacket. I am pretty happy with the turn out. 3. Letters of Recommendation: I included the standard three letters in all of the packets so they could reference them if needed or see further evidence that supports my candidacy. 4. My Notepad: I always bring my schnazzy note pad to tak…
by Jeff Ream | Aug 5, 2016 | Featured, counseling, professional development, school counselor
…students) to use email frequently for questions. It also is a fact of the 21st century and beyond. Students must learn to use email and to use to well to be College and Career Ready. Inbox Zero is possible – I am becoming a more efficient, yet caring, school counselor #scchat Share on X Block 15-30 minutes each day The concept of Inbox Zero is that you don’t have 10,000 emails (read and unread) lingering in your inbox. Modern email systems allow…
by Jeff Ream | Jul 17, 2015 | Featured, Presentation, tips
…gaging, remember-able, and awesome. Let’s dive in to Chapter 1. Speaking Skills Tip #1 – Find your strength(s) Each person on planet earth is good at something, whether they believe it or not. That may be public speaking….or it may be knitting. But the great thing about public speaking is that it is not an all or nothing effort. Public speaking skills come in shades of grey. My first tip to all you school counselors is to seek and find one or mo…
by Jeff Ream | Oct 22, 2012 | 21st century skills, counseling, Counseling Tech, geek, professional development, school counselor, social networking, technology, tips
…on a regular basis. We all had classes that emphasized the basic attending skills (often called SOLER). We need to Sit straight and face the other person, maintain an Open posture and positive body language, Lean towards the person conveying interest, keep a comfortable level of Eye contact, and be Relaxed. These SOLER skills are all well and good, but what about communication that is not done in the first person or face-to-face? There is still co…
by Jeff Ream | May 29, 2017 | Featured, counseling, Networking, school counselor, social networking, support, tips
…atural tendency. I have to learn to embrace this, practice my less natural skills and keep building my strengths. It’s about finding a balance I have zero research-backed data on this, let’s call it a hunch, but from the anecdotal evidence of talking with colleagues and following along on the school counselor Twitter and Facebook haunts, I notice we all desire to be all things for all people. It is our tendency as school counselors and helping pro…
by Jeff Ream | May 17, 2014 | Featured
…the tool is how action oriented it is. You can create categories and then label them as “decision” “action” “info” etc. This lets people reviewing minutes later have a much more streamlined approach to find out what needs to happen. From that, you can also assign specific people to tasks and give them a deadline all within the same line. At the end of the meeting, if you have added all members names and email addresses to the meeting, all you nee…
