Taking a class online can be a time saver, perfect for the student who is already busy and who doesn’t have a lot of schedule flexibility. Not only does it save a trip to campus, it also allows you to …
Spring break is just around the corner for millions of students across the country. It is always a great time for parents to take a quick vacation with their kids. Although, not every child is heading out somewhere new and …
Long the bane of students’ existence, homework has been around pretty much since the beginning of time. The question, though, is does spending hours doing assignments at home reap significant benefits? It turns out that the answer to this question …
This a somewhat new concept: the idea that the space students inhabit is as important as the information they are learning. In many schools, there is a new focus on makerspaces. Defining and designing a space in your classroom that …
Globalization has changed the world of business and education forever with the increased interaction across the world thanks to improved transportation and ever-changing technology. It’s amazing how technology has, in essence, shrunk the world so we can contact almost anyone …
Aristotle said, “for things we have to learn before we can do them, we learn by doing them.” Or, to update the sentiment, you’ve probably heard the saying “experience is the best teacher.” Well, it turns out that, more and …
Put simply, we live in a time of “full plates.” Our plates, both kids’ and adults’, are pretty much full every day. It makes sense, then, that we often feel overwhelmed and somewhat scattered. Below, we’ll explore some simple ways …
I’ve written in the past about students’ different learning styles and intelligences. The next natural thing to consider is how to teach effectively to the full range of students in your classroom. Flexibility in teaching is an important factor for student …
I write often about labels and how tossing them around can be a grave disservice to students. Because it is easy to assign students different “learning disorders” and “processing issues,” we need to be mindful that we know our stuff …
No student is a purely one-dimensional learner. Indeed, every young person has a unique mind. While we often generalize and throw around terms like “auditory learner” or “visual learner,” the truth is that there are more than just two or …