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By Lambert Strether of Corrente. Patient readers: Yes, as we enter the holiday season, I’m going to lighten up on Water Cooler (which is hard, because the world doesn’t stop being interesting, or volatile, simply because the West has a religious holiday, and in any case I don’t really focus on holidays all that much). Today’s Water Cooler would be a full complement, except that I am having my main laptop’s keyboard repaired, and I foolishly did not put a copy of my Water Cooler template on this backup machine. So the structure will be a bit off, and the…
Is it worth changing your LMS? An LMS is an important tool for any company today. However, problems arise when it no longer serves its purpose. When that happens, companies need to replace it. What signs do companies get before replacing their LMS? Companies should also consider the amount of money they have already invested in their LMS before changing it. The company has spent a lot of man hours integrating various plugins. When using a new LMS, businesses must transfer content from the old LMS to the new LMS. Buyers don’t know when to replace their LMS. You don’t…
The Quintin Group, led by founder Jeff Quintin, left Keller Williams to join eXp Realty after eight years as a Texas-based franchisor. Our team of 15 agents has $1 billion in lifetime sales. Whether you’re refining your business model, mastering new technology, or finding a strategy to take advantage of the next market boom, Inman Connect New York prepares you to take a bold step. The next chapter is about to begin. Please join us. Join us and thousands of other real estate leaders from January 22-24, 2025. One of South Jersey’s top teams is leaving Keller Williams for eXp…
Egg drops may be the most versatile activity. You can teach gravity in kindergarten, engineering in middle school, and physics in high school. (I have also done egg drops in professional development as a team building activity). These 27 egg drop ideas tackle challenges far beyond the basics. Additionally, fill out the form on this page to receive the accompanying Egg Drop Challenge worksheet to help students walk you through the process of planning and testing their designs. Featured picks 1. Egg Drop Challenge “How To” Watch our how-to video for an easy step-by-step explanation of the intricacies of the…
The world around us is full of items that began in someone’s imagination. From light bulbs and airplanes to peanut butter and shampoo, inventors have used new ideas to make the world a better place. Want to encourage your students to be innovative? Introduce your kids to famous inventors we all know and let your kids try one of these great invention ideas or create your own. Encourage them to come up with ideas. Tip: Help kids learn about the design process. Then try a simple invention challenge with this guide from Oregon State University, Invent It, Build It. Plus,…
Whether you’re refining your business model, mastering new technology, or finding a strategy to take advantage of the next market boom, Inman Connect New York prepares you to take a bold step. The next chapter is about to begin. Please join us. Join us and thousands of other real estate leaders from January 22-24, 2025. Inman Connect has always been a place where the industry’s leading companies come together to share, inspire and innovate. This year we will raise the bar This January, Inman Connect New York will bring together an unprecedented number of C-suite executives for a brainstorming session.…
Teachers want to be the best at their jobs and know that education is a lifelong process. But meeting professional development requirements often feels like a chore rather than a meaningful one. School districts offer (and require) a lot of their own PD, but it may not cover topics that are actually interesting or useful. That’s why it’s useful to be able to track teacher professional development so they can make better use of their time. Use these resources (recommended by fellow teachers!) to find PD on a variety of topics in person or online. Some tips: Each state and/or…
A lawsuit filed in October over kickbacks by a prominent broker has now been resolved. “I am committed to ensuring that my name remains synonymous with integrity and excellence,” said Bill Glaska, founder and former CEO of Portfolio Escrow. Whether you’re refining your business model, mastering new technology, or finding a strategy to take advantage of the next market boom, Inman Connect New York prepares you to take a bold step. The next chapter is about to begin. Please join us. Join us and thousands of other real estate leaders from January 22-24, 2025. A spate of lawsuits between California-based…
SD Production | E+ | Getty ImagesThe U.S. job market has undergone a dramatic shift in recent years, from a market characterized by record-breaking employee turnover to one with almost no employee turnover.In other words, the “Great Retirement” of 2021 and 2022 has transformed into what some labor economists call the “Great Remain,” a job market with lower levels of hiring, retirement, and layoffs.“Pandemic-era labor market disruptions are increasingly in the rearview mirror,” said Julia Pollack, chief economist at ZipRecruiter.How has the job market changed?Employers rushed to hire as the U.S. economy restarted from a coronavirus-induced lull. As companies compete…
Whether you’re sending out resumes hoping to land your first teaching job or looking to shift to a new school or district, one fact remains the same: All the best credentials, experience, and passion could go unnoticed without a strong teacher cover letter. Take a look at our top tips for crafting a compelling letter, as well examples worth emulating. Plus, click the button below to grab a copy of our cover letter tips and tricks for teachers, as well as a template and guide to help you write a letter that lands you the interview. What is a cover…