12 Ways To Make Sure A Child Feels Loved
Our society seemingly focuses less on the importance of simply showing love and more on the expectations children are “supposed to have”.
Year: 2018
KOOV Robotics: A Solution For Teaching Robotics
KOOV Robotics: An All-In-One Solution For Teaching Robotics In The Classroom contributed by KOOV Educator Kit This content was sponsored and created by KOOV Robotics and Sony Electronics with guidance from the TeachThought editorial staff Teaching coding and robotics in the classroom presents challenges for almost any teacher. In today’s technology-driven world, STEAM-focused education helps…
38 Maker Movement Terms And Definitions For Teachers
As with any niche, there is jargon that may keep things murky for you. Here are 38 examples of the maker movement language.
A Simple, Open-Ended Assignment: Explain When You’re Creative
Explain When You’re Creative by Danielle Shanley, Director of Curriculum & Instruction for the New Milford Public Schools Below is an assignment recently given to a 10th grade classroom. The assignment was inspired by Ken Robinson’s The Element. As you may remember, Ken Robinson defines The Element in the first book you read earlier this…
10 Conversations That Can Start Your Next Project-Based Learning Unit
If you listen to students and talk to their families, you can often find a wonderful and authentic idea for a project-based learning unit.
32 Tips For Building Better Relationships With Students
From asking questions to empowering students to expressing affection, building better relationships starts with these suggestions.
Apply For Google For Education Certified Innovator 2018 Program Here
Google is looking for innovators who want to innovate across all elements of their transformation framework.
‘Information Flow’ As A Litmus Test For Quality Teaching
Just as with gardening, preparing the soil takes time. But once we get past that, students begin to blossom and initiate their own learning.
A Useful Framework For Transparency In Education
The most significant benefit of transparency in education is the ability to see ‘what’s happening’ in the classroom and respond accordingly.
26 Sentence Stems For Higher-Level Conversation In The Classroom
During meaningful conversations, students are forced to be accountable for positions, to listen, and to analyze opposing perspectives & ideas.
A Beginner’s Guide To Personalized Learning
In this graphic, Mia MacMeekin frames the idea of personalized learning around the who/what/where/why/when series of questions.
Learning Is Different Than Education
Learning is different than education. Learning is driven by curiosity, self-directed & supported; the other is metered, led & caused.
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