What’s A Twitter Chat? An Example And Definition For Teachers
A twitter chat is a public discussion based on a topic through a series of questions that serve as discussion prompts–all using a unifying hashtag.
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Here, We Made Background Noise For Writing, Reading & Thinking
Background noise works by quieting subconscious chatter and the need for stimulus. It’s a powerful tool for writing, reading, and focus.
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2017 Library Of Congress Literacy Awards Announced
The Library of Congress Literacy Awards were created in 1977 by Congress to “stimulate public interest in books and reading.”
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No, Your Brain Isn’t Divided By Creativity And Logic
Your Brain Isn’t Divided By Creativity And Logic by TeachThought Staff How the human brain works is a topic of considerable chatter, but not much in-depth discussion outside of neuroscience and psychology. There is indeed an undercurrent of learning (that should perhaps be an over-current) regarding brain-based learning and research, but very little understanding of…
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22 Myths In Modern Academic Learning
Here are 22 myths in modern academic learning. No explanation, no analysis, just 22 commonly held misconceptions about learning in academia.
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Making Friends: 10 Team-Building Games For Students
Included in this post are 10 team-building games to get you started towards a friendlier, more positive classroom.
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When They Don’t Want Privacy: Why Students Should Study Social Media
Understanding social media is more than using it in the same way that understanding physics is more than simply being affected by gravity.
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27 Creative Ways to Greet Your Elementary School Students
Here are 27 engaging, fun, and creative ways to greet your students, based on an infographic by Mia MacMeekin.
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For This Lesson, I Stepped Aside To Become A Facilitator Of Learning
Students need to be connected with authentic learning experiences, to develop digital citizenship skills, & to be given choices in learning.
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How To Create A Custom Google Search Engine For Your Students
Not only can you create a search engine that uses specific sources (rather than the internet at large), you can also adjust how it behaves.
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12 Of Our Favorite Articles About Assessment
We’ve gathered 12 of our favorite articles about assessment. They cover a variety of angles, from purpose to function to assessment.
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The Classroom Management Strategy That Works Every Time
What is the one classroom management strategy that works every time? Build strong relationships with every student, every day.
