"I have learned many new strategies I can apply to my classroom and my teaching methods. I appreciate that each component of the homework had options for me to chose from to complete class assignments. I wish that I would have received this instruction when I was in college. I feel many students would benefit from this class and as a professional development opportunity for teachers in a school setting." -Mary L., OH
"This course is the ideal graduate class for a teacher to reactivate and re-inspire his or her passion for teaching, as well as to sharpen skills and re-evaluate classroom strategies. I would recommend this to any of my colleagues." -Jeffrey G., NE
"I appreciated the wide variety of content and ideas that can be implemented into any classroom and the application questions throughout the course. This helped me be thoughtful and intentional with my new learning and allowed me to come up with a plan on how best to implement the content/ideas into my own classroom." -Donita A., IA
"Thank you for offering these classes! It's exactly what I was looking for after completing my master's degree. I was convenient and applicable. I only hope even more video courses will be offered in the future." -Sarah T., NE
"Teacher Toolbox gave real-world examples and strategies to use in my classroom. The reflections gave me great direction to create an action plan to utilize in my classroom. This course was valuable and applicable to actual teaching." -Kim G., OH
"I enjoyed working through Teacher Toolbox 101 because it was well-organized and the format was easy to follow. I appreciated having options for most of the components. The material was presented in a manner that truly relates to utilizing the skills daily in the classroom when making connections with students and dealing with issues as they arise. Thank you for offering a course that was user-friendly and worth any educator's time." -Mark B., IA
"I just finished my first video class through Educational Resources of MN. I really liked the class, it was motivational and I especially liked that I could work at my own pace. Other college level classes that I have taken have been district suggested classes. I enjoyed this one because it was one I chose because of the topic was of interest to me. I found many areas beneficial throughout this course, but most of all it inspired me to want to be a better teacher, a better person, and to take more classes from Educational Resources!" -Dee T., IA
"This course provided very common sense and practical information that will no doubt, help me to be a more effective teacher. The things I learned through this course will be very simple to implement." -Jeff T., NE
"I really enjoyed taking this course. I just finished my 20th year teaching and I feel inspired again. With this course, I was able to take away some new techniques to incorporate into my classroom so that my students are inspired to learn. I feel like that first year teacher again, waiting to try my new strategies in my classroom. This class will not only benefit me in the classroom, but it will benefit my whole life. Being reminded about having an attitude of gratitude and leaving a trail of kindness wherever I go is just the information that I needed to put back into my life. Thank you for offering this class and allowing me to put the spark back into my teaching. I truly feel like a new teacher!" -Jill S., OH
"I thought this course did an excellent job of providing me with practical ideas, tips and strategies on how to create a classroom that minimizes disruptive behavior, maximizes learning, and providing an emotionally safe environment for all students. The class also did a great job at providing information on maintaining enthusiasm, sanity, and sense of humor when working with students. This is a class that I would recommend to anyone wanting to learn strategies that will help you connect with students, raise achievement, improve transitions and add fun to your classes." -Kyle P., IL
