School librarians are often mocked on TV and in other media. They are depicted as stodgy caretakers of books constantly “shushing” anyone who speaks above a whisper. The reality of course is that librarians are nothing like this. They actively engage teachers and students in the learning process through books and ...
Teacher podcasts are great for hearing nuanced conversations on theories and best practices in the education world. One trending topic in the podcast world that has teachers talking is how to build and manage a classroom culture. Whether you’re experiencing behavioral issues in your class or you would simply like to ...
If you want to start a passionate debate with teachers, students, parents and administrators, complain about homework. Some say there’s too much homework and students need more free time at home. Others see value in the homework that develops soft skills and technical know-how. Everyone makes a reasonable case for ...
The use of flipped learning has increased significantly in recent years. When schools shut down because of the COVID-19 pandemic, some teachers and students thrived in a flipped setting. As in-person learning returned, some teachers brought the flipped classroom with them. Flipped learning can be a useful tool for students who ...
Kids pull from a collection of tools to succeed in the classroom. They use concentration and reading comprehension skills to interpret a passage. They use their motor skills to write questions on a worksheet and speaking skills to participate in a class discussion. When one of these skills isn’t strong, ...
By the end of the school year, students and teachers are often burned out. They need a break and look forward to leaving the classroom for a few months. Unfortunately, not everyone has this luxury. Some students are required to attend summer school, and some teachers need to accept summer ...
Independent study projects are great for helping students explore topics that interest them. These projects can be completed on a small scale (lasting a few weeks in the classroom) or can last an entire semester with a student learning on their own. As a teacher, you can’t completely hand over the ...
A teacher with a class of 30 students doesn’t have the time or resources to tailor unique lesson plans to each learner. Middle and high school teachers who have several classes each day can’t build 100 different lesson plans for their kids. But what if the students could develop self-study ...
Your students complete a dozen tiny actions every time they complete an assignment. They sit at their desks without falling over. They pick up their pencils to write. When they are done, they close their books and walk up to your desk to hand in their papers. While most students don’t think ...
