90+ Organizations That Offer Student Discounts
It’s tough out there for students. Tuition rates are high, student loans are looming, and chances are, you barely have two pennies to rub together. Retailers can sympathize with that, and many of them offer discounts of 10% or more…
6 Elements Of Play: The Spectrum Of A Relaxed Mind
6 Elements Of Play: The Spectrum Of A Relaxed Mind by TeachThought Staff The role of play in learning is a complex thing, in part because it is easily misunderstood as ‘playing is learning.’ While that’s certainly true, there is also…
The 20 Most Useful #hashtags In Education
What Are The Top Education Hashtags On Twitter? As a teacher, continuing education is so important that most school districts require that teachers enroll in some form of coursework on a regular basis to keep their knowledge and skills fresh. And while…
The Pros & Cons Of Children On Social Media
What Are The Pros & Cons Of Children On Social Media? contributed by Jennifer Smith In our social media-charged society, it’s easy to assume that children should not be on sites like Facebook and Twitter. Concerns range from safety to…
6 Ways Social Media Can Change Your Classroom
How Can Social Media Change Your Classroom? by TeachThought Staff Technology is changing the world at a rapid pace, and education isn’t exempt from the effects of that. Social media, in particular, is one of the greatest influences of our…
Good Teachers Stick To The Lines, Great Teachers Inspire New Lines
Good Teachers Stick To The Lines, While Great Teachers Inspire New Lines by Drew Perkins, Director of TeachThought PD On September 3rd, 2017 I was saddened by the news of the passing of musician Walter Becker. For those not familiar,…
Twitter Is Shallow And Social Media Is Superficial. Right?
Is Twitter Shallow? Is Social Media Superficial? Noam Chomsky has been one of the most important critics of the way big media crowd out everyday voices in order to control knowledge and “manufacture consent.” So it is surprising that the…