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102 Brain-Based Learning Resources For, Well, Brain-Based Teaching contributed by Sara Bass Researchers in neuroscience, psychology and education are uncovering new information about how brains learn best at an unbelievable pace. We have…

An Alternative To Google Search That Focuses On Privacy by TeachThought Staff DuckDuckGo isn't new--for your web browser or iOS, but recent developments in the digital world are making it increasingly relevant. DuckDuckGo is a…

A Checklist For 21st Century Teachers by TeachThought Staff What are the kind of things a 21st century teacher needs to know and be able to do? What about 21st century students? What education technology works, and what is a waste…

Let The Technology Serve The Curiosity, Not The Other Way Around contributed by Steve Wheeler, Associate Professor in Learning Technology Curiosity killed the cat, but it made each of us who we are today. Without curiosity,…

6 Tips For Completing Schoolwork On The Go contributed by J Smith Students these days always seem to be on the go, whether that’s because of extracurricular involvement, family and friends, or even in the case of older students in…

When Principal Leadership Is Missing At Your School contributed by Tamara Fyke A few years ago, while working with the Center for Safe & Supportive Schools at Vanderbilt University, there was a question I frequently received from…

25 Resources For Web Designers And Developers Ccontributed by Alex Meka This post is sponsored content Digital technology evolved with supersonic speed in the last few decades and it is not slowing down. Today you cannot be…

16 Amazing Libraries For Bibliophiles by TeachThought Staff Want to see some amazing libraries? The YouTube channel 'Believe That' explores them in a video that, while not incredibly detailed and missing some obvious libraries…

50 Animation Tools & Resources For Digital Learners by Lisa Chesser, opencolleges.edu.au A purple monster with wild curls spiraling out of control explains the economics of oil production in the Sudan to students in Los Angeles,…

12 Strategies For Creating An Atmosphere Of Problem-Solving In Your Classroom by Paul Moss To remedy the situation, and grow fruitful and happy students within the confines of the syllabus you are bound to, start to fix the…

10 Specific Ideas To Gamify Your Classroom by Mike Acedo In today’s classroom, educators are constantly required to mold their teaching methods to give students the best opportunity to succeed. It is not only imperative for students to…

20 Simple Assessment Strategies You Can Use Every Day contributed by Saga Briggs This post has been updated from a previous version The ultimate goal of teaching is understanding.  But sometimes it’s easier to talk than to…

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…

The Language Of The Maker Movement: 38 Terms For Teachers As the maker movement in culture moves from MacGyver jokes and what Noah did when Allie left him in The Notebook to something with a bit more academic and cognitive credibility,…

A Simple, Open-Ended Assignment: 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…

10 Conversations That Can Start Your Next Project-Based Learning Unit contributed by John Otterstedt Visit TeachThought PD PBL Workshops for PBL workshops & PD from TeachThought In the world of project-based learning, the big…

32 Tips For Building Relationships With Students by TeachThought Staff Building relationships with students isn’t always simple, but it’s crucial to the well-being and academic growth of all students. Part of the reason it’s…

Apply For Google For Education Certified Innovator 2018 Program Here by TeachThought Staff This information has been compiled from a press release See our own Professional Development workshops and upcoming…

'Information Flow' As A Litmus Test For Quality Teaching contributed by Lee Carroll, PhD I’ve been thinking about Teacher Appraisals for years when finally it hit me like a flash—why can’t they be simpler? What Are They Worth?…

50 Things You Can Say To Encourage A Child by TeachThought Staff There are many ways to encourage a child, but for students of any age, honest, authentic, and persistent messages from adults that have credibility in their eyes are…

A Useful Framework For Transparency In Education by by TeachThought Staff Transparency in education is important for a variety of reasons. Increasingly teachers are encouraged to work in professional learning communities, data…

26 Sentence Stems For Higher-Level Conversation In The Classroom by Terry Heick Note: You can purchase a similar, classroom-ready version of these stems on printable cards, if you find that useful. Meaningful conversation can make…

A Beginner's Guide To Personalized Learning by TeachThought Staff  There is a difference between personalized learning and differentiation. Differentiation is a kind of personalized instruction, where teachers adjust process, &…

10 Tips For Getting Started With Mindfulness In The Classroom by Kelly April Tyrrell and TeachThought Staff ed note: this post has been updated from previous publishing While the scientists at the University of…