Tag: New Teacher

50 Ways To Measure Understanding

Terrell HeickOct 4, 2018

It’s difficult to teach if it’s unclear what students actually understand–and multiple-choice tests aren’t enough. Here are 50 alternatives.

What Is A Personal Learning Network?

A Personal Learning Network is a group of people that you learn from and alongside through collaboration, sharing, and discussion.

5 Dimensions Of Critical Digital Literacy: A Framework

TeachThought StaffSep 26, 2018

Digital Literacy is increasingly important in an age where many students read more from screens than they do from books.

8 Types Of Imagination

TeachThought StaffSep 24, 2018

Here, Dr. Murray Hunter has offered eight types of imagination we use on a daily basis, from constructive to empathic and dreaming.

How To Cite A Tweet: MLA Style

TeachThought StaffSep 18, 2018

How to cite a tweet depends on context, but generally begin with the username, then add the verbatim tweet in quotations.

20 Observable Characteristics Of Effective Teaching

TeachThought StaffSep 17, 2018

What makes an effective teacher? Or more specifically, what observable characteristics might you see and hear?

15 Interesting Ways To Start Class Tomorrow

Terrell HeickSep 11, 2018

The best part of ‘Count to 10’ is that it gives students who may not be the ‘best’ at other things a…

The Importance Of Being Specific In Assessment Of Learning

TeachThought StaffAug 27, 2018

When seeking to develop skills,  feedback (and it must be timely) is only useful if it informs the student what areas need…