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 …
While it may sound somewhat ominous, your school’s Child Study Team is actually a wonderful resource to help you navigate the sometimes rough waters of academics. Let’s talk about what this dynamic team can offer you and your student. First …
There are various reasons why many of us decided to become teachers. In every college education class I took, the very first question the professor asked us is why have you decided to become a teacher. All the other students …
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 …
If you are a teacher, do you often hear yourself complaining that there is never enough time to do everything? Do you feel overwhelmed and you are only two hours into the school day? Throughout my years in education, I …
The phrase “there’s an app for that” fits the classroom schedule perfectly. Almost every project or assignment you can think of can be tied in to using certain apps. There are thousands of apps out there for education, and a …
For teachers, it is important to convey your message and engage students whenever you make presentations in class. Technology aids teachers to impart information and spark discussion among students. Whether you’re introducing a new topic or lesson with embedded video …
Teaching is a multi-faceted occupation which includes so much more than simply creating the next lesson plan. Teachers are part of a larger school team of staff and sometimes the duties extend far beyond your comfort zone. Maybe you thought …
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 …