10 Things To Try Before Quitting Teaching
What Teachers Can Try Before They Quit Recently I’ve seen that, for many, discussions around ‘teaching’ are shifting from creative, innovative, and thoughtful pedagogy to matters of well-being, sustainability, and professional survival. I have been there. Not here, obviously. Around…
Internet Filtering: What Does A Good K-12 Gateway Look Like?
What Does A Good K-12 Gateway Look Like? by Amy Abatangle, EVP and General Manager for Untangle If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Those are words many schools live by when making infrastructure expenditures, especially cash-strapped public schools. When it…
The TeachThought Podcast Ep 5: Jennifer Gonzales
The TeachThought Podcast Ep 5, Featuring Jennifer Gonzales by TeachThought Staff This is episode 5 of the TeachThought Podcast! In this episode I talk to Jennifer Gonzales from the Cult of Pedagogy website. In this conversation, we talk about where she’s…
TeachThought Podcast Ep 3: Nita Nehru
The TeachThought Podcast Ep 3: Nita Nehru by TeachThought Staff Episode Description This is episode 3 of the TeachThought Podcast! In this episode we talk with Nita Nehru from Kinsa, the company that created the world’s first app-enabled thermometer. Among…
On Gender Views, Language Barriers, And Teaching With Video Games
On Gender Views, Language Barriers, And Teaching With Video Games In Japan by Andrew Ross, Language Teacher in Japan Part 1: Video Games Can Teach Your Students Part 2: Video Games Engage, But Accessibility Can Be A Challenge Part 3: On Gender…
How I Use Photo Story In My Elementary Classroom
How I Use Photo Story For Classrooms contributed by Theresa Eckler After beginning my career teaching third and fourth grades in New Hampshire, I moved on to a new position in Troy, New York to be with my husband. I…
How To Use Essential Questions In Your Lesson Design
The Right Way To Implement Essential Questions by Grant Wiggins, Ph.D, AuthenticEducation.org We had a delightful visit to The School of the Future in New York City the other day. Lots of engaged kids, a great blend of instruction and constructivist work, and an obvious…