Classroom LIGHTBULBS - Teacher Thoughts and Supplemental Material

 

#MondayMotivation with Classroom LIGHTBULBS

Innovate to Educate: President Obama Visited Binghamton University in 2013

 #FridayInspiration - President Obama spoke at my alma mater about ten years ago to discuss innovation in education. 

Motivational Quotes from Classroom LIGHTBULBS book, Chapters 13-15

 

#WednesdayMotivation

Motivational Quotes from Classroom LIGHTBULBS book, Chapters 10-12

 

#MondayMotivation with #ClassroomLIGHTBULBS

Motivational Quotes from Classroom LIGHTBULBS book, Chapters 7-9

 

I will post three chapter quotes at a time to keep you fired up to teach each day. #FridayMotivation

Who is reading Classroom LIGHTBULBS?

Please keep sending me your selfies!

 

Reader's Favorite 5 Star Book Review of Classroom LIGHTBULBS

 

Thank you for the very kind words:

Reviewed by Joe Wisinski for Readers' Favorite

5 Stars

Classroom LIGHTBULBS for College Professors was written to give practical teaching tips to professors. It’s for both those who are new to teaching at the university level and those who have taught for years but want to re-invigorate their teaching by implementing fresh ideas. The book is divided into two parts. The first part is about the ideas the author, Perry Binder, has gleaned from his 20- plus years as a college professor. Binder also shares how the pandemic changed his teaching. The second part is about the LIGHTBULBS acronym. There are also a large number of appendices in which Binder writes about topics ranging from interviews with master teachers to books that inspired him, and much more. The author also provides space for professors to write down their experiences as they integrate with the LIGHTBULBS acronym. 

I’ve been an adjunct university professor for 18 years, which is one reason why I wanted to read this book. Although I’m experienced, there is always something new to learn. Classroom LIGHTBULBS for College Professors did not disappoint me. The book is eminently hands-on, packed with ideas that any professor can, and should, use to improve his or her classroom teaching and demeanor. I especially liked the numerous anecdotes and examples that Perry Binder shared. Any professor will be able to identify with them. I highly recommend this excellent book to both new and experienced professors, and high school teachers too. Congratulations to the author for writing an exceptional, practical, and fun-to-read book.

Motivational Quotes from Classroom LIGHTBULBS book, Chapters 4-6

 I will post three chapter quotes at a time to keep you fired up to teach each day. #MondayMotivation

Motivational Quotes from Classroom LIGHTBULBS book, Chapters 1-3

I will post three chapter quotes at a time to try and keep you fired up to teach each day. #FridayMotivation

She Taught Yale's Most Popular College Class Ever on Happiness. Then She Burnt Out

 

This article is proof that no one is immune from burnout and dips in emotion.  Speak with colleagues, possibly get professional help, and surround yourself with positive people.

The key to beating burnout is the same as the key to mental wellbeing generally, Santos insists. Do things that actually make people happy, even if you don't feel like it at first. ...

Finding time for these things often means cutting back on other activities that may feel hard to give up. More nights out with friends means dragging yourself away from the latest addictive Netflix show. Finding time for an identity-enriching, happiness-boosting hobby will probably entail turning down some work commitments (research suggests this will actually improve your professional performance in the long run).

Article in INC. (referencing a piece in Time) - Click here

Please send me selfies of you reading Classroom LIGHTBULBS

Lots of book buzz at Georgia State University today.  Thank you!

#1 New Release in Pedagogy: Classroom LIGHTBULBS for College Professors

January 21-22, 2023

Click here to order on Amazon

Social Media for Classroom LIGHTBULBS book

 

All - Please join me on social media, as we have fun with some of my classroom activities.  For example:

#FridayFunny In class, I'm known for my lame drawings but we have fun with it. #perrypics I will be posting actual drawings from class. Post comments with your guesses on what is going on in this picture. All lawyers and former students please do not give away what this scene is. #teaching #teachersofinstgram #teachers #studentsuccess #classroom #classroomlightbulbs https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BS8SMXFD

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perry_binder/

Goodreads: Classroom LIGHTBULBS for College Professors (and Curious Teachers)

 

New book listed on Goodreads. For those with an account, CLICK HERE.

Classroom LIGHTBULBS is available for purchase on AMAZON (Click here)

BURNT OUT?  Get fired up to teach in 2023 with funny, serious, and relatable classroom tips for professors and curious teachers.  Practical ways to engage students and YOU.

New book: Classroom LIGHTBULBS for College Professors

 

The book is available now as a paperback  (Kindle pre-order for Jan. 19):

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BS8SMXFD

"Much good advice from a very enthusiastic and imaginative teacher." --Jay Mathews, Washington Post education columnist

Classroom LIGHTBULBS for College Professors is packed with practical teaching tips and a simple method to reignite your passion for teaching.  In Part I, THE CLASSROOM, the author shares his unique and easy-to-replicate teaching techniques.  Part II demonstrates how to quickly get fired up to teach before walking into your class, through the LIGHTBULBS acronym and the author’s relatable stories from the classroom.  This book will energize new and seasoned college professors and curious teachers looking for fresh ideas for educating students. 

"Classroom LIGHTBULBS is inspirational in its depiction of the author's irrepressible enthusiasm for teaching and his deep feeling for his students in and out of the classroom." -- Elizabeth T. Tricomi, Ph.D., Director of ESL Program and the Writing Center (Retired), Binghamton University 

"I recommend Professor Binder’s book to anyone who wants a unique and motivational perspective when it comes to teaching. It is for both new and seasoned instructors and provides many illuminating examples filled with grit, pathos, and humor." --David Orozco, J.D., Bank of America Professor of Business Administration, Florida State University

"This book is the model of sincerity. It comes from the heart." --Paul Cohen, M.A., NYC High School Science Teacher and Coordinator of Forensic & Earth Sciences 

College Teaching Workshops: Classroom LIGHTBULBS for College Professors

How to Engage Students with Fun, Impactful, and Practical Classes

THE CLASSROOM - In this interactive session, I will show you easy-to-replicate teaching methods: how I conduct the first day of class; the icebreaker technique I use to start every class; why I rarely use PowerPoint; interactive classroom modules; individual and team projects; extra credit projects; how to prepare students for multiple choice and essay exams; and an exam gift for graduating seniors.

Binder’s Reminders for Classroom Motivation

THE LIGHTBULBS - This session illustrates how to stay motivated and focused on classroom excellence.  The LIGHTBULBS acronym highlights ten universal qualities of master teachers.  Each letter of the LIGHTBULBS is supported with unique teaching perspectives on student engagement, compassion, and justice, as told through humorous, serious, and relatable stories from the classroom and life experiences.  These anecdotes serve as an easy way to remember to apply the acronym and get fired up to teach before walking into class.  You are prompted to think about your most memorable adventures from the classroom and beyond.  On days when you feel unmotivated to teach, re-read these notes as a reminder of the value you bring into the classroom and your students’ lives.

Memories: Interviews with Student Newspaper as a Binghamton U Alum

 

In this article, I was promoting my book, 99 Motivators for College Success (2012)

BU grad writes book to help new college students

Promoting my book, Unlocking Your Rubber Room (2009)

BU alumni share tips on how to make it in the entertainment industry

(Photo - I'm third from the left)

Interactive Education & Law Training, 2022-2023

 

Interactive Education Programs for College and High School Students

I.    Being a Savvy Consumer

II.  Consumer Advocacy Skills

III. First Day of College - What's that Like?

Interactive Business Cases for Companies (In-Person or via Zoom)

I. Leading by Example to Foster a Positive Workplace Culture
A. Handling Employee Social Media Issues in and out of the Workplace
B. Ethics and Morale Building in the Workplace for Executives, Managers, or Employees

      C. Re-Sensitizing Employees to Harassment and Discrimination Issues

II. Internal Controls: Protecting the Company’s Assets

A. Contracts - What managers and supervisors need to know about contracts

B. Intellectual Property - All employees must guard the company’s valuable brand

C. Minimizing External Business Risks with an Effective Document Retention Program

First Day of Class - Access to Justice Exercise

We do this exercise on the first day of Consumer Law & Advocacy...

Introduction: Access to Justice 

Social Justice - "the view that everyone deserves equal economic, political, and social rights and opportunities." 

Criminal Justice - "laws, procedures, institutions, and policies at play before, during, and after the commission of a crime." 

Civil Justice - I define this as leveling the playing field for the little guy in civil disputes. 

I wrote the following paragraph on an actual case. Please read before class: I came across a story from July 2005 about West Virginia’s Marsh Fork Elementary School, which is situated 400 yards below a 2.8 billion gallon coal waste dam. 400 yards? 2.8 billion gallons?? With the kids breathing coal dust and chemicals from the coal silo which sits 150 feet away. The only reason this is making any news is that the grandfather of one of the elementary school kids sat on the West Virginia Capitol steps and refused to leave until the governor addressed these rather serious concerns. The guy was just a little curious why the Department of Environmental Protection approved a permit for an additional coal silo adjacent to the school. He was just wondering why in a school of 200 students, three kids and four teachers had died of cancer. And with 240 significant safety violations since 1991, why nothing was being done, like building another school. Away from the madness. 2.8 billion gallons. 2.8 billion. School’s not out. School’s gone! 

What would you do? Assume that you do not have the resources to move. (Reflect on the parallels with New Orleans residents affected by Hurricane Katrina, also in 2005). Break up into teams of three and discuss. Then we will re-group for a class discussion on this case and current cases in the news – e.g., Flint water crisis is back in the news. 

Just Published: Teaching Consumer Law & Advocacy Skills with a Judge Judy Team Project

 

In my effort to teach civil justice issues, I wrote Teaching Consumer Law & Advocacy Skills with a Judge Judy Team Project for the Midwest Law Journal.

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The Case for Humor in the College Classroom

 

Levity from the archives for a FTF Fall semester

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Honored to Receive the GSU Sparks Service Award

 

Many thanks to Marta White (Nominator) and Jenifer Shockley and Mhakai King for their video tributes!

The ceremony clip can be viewed here.

Fondly remembering Hank Aaron

I was honored to be a part of an award ceremony at Georgia State University, where Hank Aaron received our Legends Award.  He will be missed dearly.

99 Motivators Website Hits 200,000 Unique Views in Time for the Holidays

 

Everyone - I want to wish you a happy holiday in this trying year.  I especially want to express my gratitude to readers of 99 Motivators this year and from years past.  Looking forward to getting back to in-person speaking engagements some time in 2021.

Perry

Book Reviews: 99 Motivators for College Success

 

As an avid reader, I've enjoyed interacting with fellow readers on GoodReads.com.  In addition, this site has given me a great forum as an author to interact with readers of 99 Motivators for College Success.

If you read my blog, please consider friending and/or following me at
Perry Binder on GoodReads 

1- Sample GoodReads Reviews for 99 Motivators for College Success 

- Right now I am a high school student and I'm going to be taking a Law Studies class my Junior year and I think this book will be very useful.

- Received this book in a giveaway, but its advice is WAY more valuable than that might hint. The one that really sticks out (and could have saved me a lot of wasted time) is how you should choose a vocation (pays well!) versus an avocation (hobby; little or no pay!).
- The book is divided into three sections: how to adjust to college, how to succeed in class, and how to properly apply your degree to your future career.  Of the career section, the best advice numbers came with the bureau of labor statistic inserts, allowing an influence and perspective into the quote or advice. In succeeding in class, the most helpful pages had advice on mentors and how to properly write an essay or take a multiple choice test. The Adjusting to college had a huge emphasis placed on making friends and overall enjoying life because that is what one should be doing at college.  Overall, it was a great book. Only problem is that I am now freaking out over my career prospects. Oh well!

2- Sample Amazon Reviews 

- I have enjoyed reading this book. It was quite helpful in getting me motivated for the right reasons. I would definitely recommend it for other college students.

- Fantastic book and a quick read. Perry is a motivating professor; which is carried forward into his writing. Purchase the book you will be satisfied.
- Perry Binder really knows how to make the apprehension that surrounds such a daunting period easy to overcome using his logical and common sense view points. Although this is a short read, the wisdom found between the covers provides insight for everyone and will keep you coming back as a source of inspiration and motivation for years to come. Having been fortunate enough to experience his teaching first hand, I know these motivators are based on real world experiences that he has gained as a practicing attorney and professor. His gift is his ability to break down complex issues into their simplest common denominators so they can be easily analyzed and resolved. Perry is able to provide thoughtful insight to the seemingly obvious or create that "aha" moment that the reader will find humorous and enlightening. As with all of Professor Binder's books, the reader will discover that the truth will set you free and leave you with a smile on your face.

Amazon: 99 Motivators for College Success

3- Perry's Former Students - Testimonials on Perry's Classes

99 Motivators for College Success will soon have 200,000 Unique Site Visitors

Also in 2020, 99 Motivators was sent to hundreds of rising high school seniors as part of Randolph College's Book Award program (2016-present).

Thank you for your support. 
Perry  

Outstanding Article Award from ALSB

 

Honored to receive this award -- co-authors and JLSE journal editors improved the article immensely.

Just Published: The Entrepreneurs with No Garage Project

Entrepreneurs with No Garage is a team project in my Tech Law for Entrepreneurs course, focusing on the most common mistakes that people make when forming a business without legal counsel. In the assignment, students assume the role of a hypothetical business partner in a start-up with only $500 for initial legal costs. Students participate in exercises that allocate these funds; assess personal and company risk levels; draft a Shareholder Agreement entailing different roles and capital contributions; and write a Work for Hire agreement with a clause conferring intellectual property ownership. 
Click here for the journal article