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

 

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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