6 Tips For Finding Inspiration Every Day In Your Teaching by Dawn Casey-Rowe, Social Studies Teacher & Learnist Evangelist See parts 1-4 in this series, PD Sucks. Is Edcamp the Solution?, Pairing Teachers for Better Professional Development, Hacking Your Classroom and Moving The Conversation From Bullying To Climate I got together with a friend yesterday. I knew I would have fun. It’s…
This graphic by teachbytes organizes different ideas for using pinterest in the classroom according to Bloom’s revised taxonomy.
Teachers may find these teaching tools useful when implementing technology into their classrooms and foster effective learning environments.
At FREE L.A., these young people get a crucial second chance –– not just to finish their studies but also to improve their communities.
contributed by Jane Healey, Ph.D. and English Teacher I enjoy simple statements over complex formulations and new-fangled jargon. I try to stand by this preference and communicate with students and peers in clear, straightforward comments. Earlier, I wrote about the four words I use to describe research and learning in general: observe, wonder, investigate, and conclude—a…
Class size matters if you believe in active PBL. Class size matters if you allow for student choice & authentic personalization.
This model is built around the concept of self-knowledge–better understanding one’s self and that to inform one’s interactions with the world.
Adaptive learning programs can allow educators and students to identify knowledge gaps and tailor instruction and learning accordingly.
Virtual field trips complement traditional classroom settings, and are a great tool for parents and homeschooling groups.
Project Zeitgeist Asks Students, “What Did 2013 Look Like Through Your Eyes?” From a press release– (December 6, 2013 – Arlington, VA) PBS NewsHour Extra is calling on middle and high school students across the country to share their view of the most important events of 2013 in an online digital media contest. The #MyZeitgeist competition…
Homework is only formative if it recurs as a task in which I can learn from feedback to improve at the ‘same’ task. This is easily accessible.
Like related learning trends, mobile learning is one of the least understood movements in modern education.