9 Digital Learning Tools Every 21st Century Teacher Should Be Able To Use
The 21st century is a time of rapid change, and while the brain may not be changing, the digital learning tools we use to feed it are.
15 Presentation Tools for Teachers
What tools do you use for creating presentations? Teachers have many different tools they can use to help them present information in a clear and concise manner. Some common tools are PowerPoint, Prezi, and Google Slides. Each tool has its own unique features that can help teachers better engage their students. PowerPoint is a very…
5 Less-Known iPad Apps For The Flipped Classroom
What Are The Best iPad Apps For The Flipped Classroom? Nothing can replace the physical presence of a teacher. But with so much technology available these days, some teachers and professors are choosing a different way to structure their classes by flipping them. A flipped classroom occurs when a teacher flips the traditional class method…
18 Myths About Education That Are All Too Easy To Believe
More homework does not mean more learning. Many US districts have begun prohibiting homework on weekends, holidays, and even week nights.
Exactly What The Common Core Standards Say About Technology
The standards don’t just suggest novel technology use as a way to ‘engage students’ but rather requires teachers to make complex decisions about that tech.
16 Learning Strategies To Promote Grit And Delayed Gratification In Students
16 Learning Strategies To Promoting Grit And Delayed Gratification In Students In psychology, intelligence is not the primary predictor of success. It is the ability to persevere in hardship, persist and learn after failure, and have a resilient spirit in the face of obstacles. Intelligence is a gift that can be developed and nurtured, but…
25 Top Concept-Mapping Tools For Learning
Concept-mapping allows creators to articulate nuance, context, and interdependence between ideas in a very user-centered way.
It’s Spring! 5 Simple, Fresh Tools For Edtech
Here are five new tools for edtech that I plan to use this spring. I hope it encourages you to sprout new ideas, too.
10 Ways To Support Learning Styles With Concept Mapping
Using a mind mapping tool would bring together valuable resources within the same context, thus appealing to the different learning styles of students.
5 Digital Tools For The Flipped Classroom
What Are The Best Digital Tools For The Flipped Classroom? Hafsa Wajeeh, dtopgadgets Have you “Flipped your classroom” yet? The flipped classroom is a useful technique that has moved lectures out of the class, and onto digital media. In doing so, teachers can drastically increase interaction time with their students. It also creates two unique learning…
20 Easy Things You Can Do For A Smoother Running Classroom
Setting up a system for makeup work ensures you aren’t wasting class time (or after school hours) trying to compile worksheets and assignments.
8 Simple Social Media Strategies For Your Classroom
8 Simple Social Media Strategies For Your Classroom by Adam Renfro first appeared on gettingsmart.com Are you ready to bring social networking to your classroom? If you’re looking to make your classroom more relevant, connected, and meaningful to your students, it’s the best place to start. Study after study has confirmed the benefits of networking. Before we…
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