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 | Sep 19, 2015 | counseling, Featured, free, school counselor, teachers, tools
…ublisher files so you can edit the files to fit your school). Component 2: Classroom Integration As with many programs – success is tied to how well it is integrated into the classroom. This is also the area I am still working on developing further at my own site – it is not always easy. Things like other teacher priorities, staff turnover, and other obstacles can create some challenges that require follow up throughout the year. To integrate with…
by Jeff Ream | Apr 22, 2015 | Counseling Tech, Featured, free, tips, tools
…Flipped Article Check out this link for a great description of flipping a classroom/office: http://www.knewton.com/flipped-classroom/ This link has a PDF article about flipping a classroom: https://net.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/eli7081.pdf [Tweet “I am flipping out and saving time with @CounselingGeek – you can too! #scchat”] Getting started with Flipping: Screencast-O-Matic One FREE (yay!) tool that is a great way to start your flipping is S…
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 | May 17, 2014 | Featured
Highlighting two tools: one for your students and one for you! Learnerator.com The first tool that I want to highlight for you may come a little late for you high school counselors this year, but a good time to get it setup for the next. Learnerator is a website and AP Test study aid that my students have really enjoyed. I have heard pretty good reviews from students and teachers regarding the usefulness and I know it is pretty inexpensive for a…
by Jeff Ream | May 5, 2023 | 21st century skills, counseling, Counseling Tech, Featured, technology, tools
…idge industries and likely make waves from customer service centers to the classroom and beyond. Sal Khan laid out two camps on the AI verdict and I think I fall in the optimistic side of the coin that sees the immense benefits these tools can bring to us. There are a few slight tinges of the “will it replace us” feelings, but we humans and school counselors have a big piece that AI can never truly replicate – and that is empathy. So as school cou…
by Jeff Ream | Aug 7, 2012 | counseling, Counseling Tech, interview, Interview Series, pro-d, professional development, school counselor, thecounselinggeek
…ive, parents open to using things like Twitter, and students utilizing the tools you share? @Prof_Polzin: To be honest, I have gotten no feedback regarding the use of technology in the classroom from my administration. The university does their best to maintain the equipment that helps make it possible, so I see that as supportive. TCG: What speed bumps have you had to overcome when working to implement new technology or keep your ongoing projects…
by Jeff Ream | Jul 25, 2025 | Featured
…tions Our profession must proactively engage with AI development, ensuring tools serve counseling ethics and student welfare priorities. This includes advocating for transparency, accuracy standards, and appropriate professional limitations. I would love to see our Student Information Systems invest and integrate AI tools within our current systems so we can capitalize on machine learning to dig deeper into our own data in a safe, legal way. Eleva…
by Jeff Ream | Feb 1, 2015 | #scchat, ASCA15, Featured, Presentation, Save The Date, scholarship
…ill be honored to speak on the topic of School Counselor Presentations and classroom guidance skills. We hope you will add our session to your list of great breakouts and we can help you take your presentations from blah to blazing! Need some help getting to ASCA 2015? Don’t forget that the School Counselor Community Scholarship 2015 is running until Feb. 14th. Apply now and selected recipients will receive up to $350 to cover the ASCA registratio…
by Jeff Ream | Jul 26, 2017
…ty whatsoever arising from or relating to your use of optional third-party tools. Any use by you of optional tools offered through the site is entirely at your own risk and discretion and you should ensure that you are familiar with and approve of the terms on which tools are provided by the relevant third-party provider(s). We may also, in the future, offer new services and/or features through the website (including, the release of new tools and…
