Learning Profiles: What Great Teachers Know About Their Students
Most learning profiles are quick glances of academic data. There’s nothing wrong with this. They are useful, but they are also limited.
Middle & High School
Middle & high school-related issues will be featured here. We consider grades 6-8 to make up middle school, and grades 9-12 to make up high school.
20 Of The Best Quotes About Knowledge
“Our knowledge of the world instructs us first of all that the world is greater than our knowledge of it.” –Wendell Berry
16 Questions To Help Students Brainstorm Project-Based Learning
Brainstorming for problem-based learning: Which ‘parts’ of the world would most benefit from my creativity, affection, and sustained effort?
Wonder by RJ Palacio
RJ Palacio’s book, ‘Wonder’ is a moving story about the power of empathy, kindness, and one boy’s will to belong.
One Way To Teach The Writing Process
By demystifying the writing process through modeling, teachers demonstrate what writing looks like in all of its unedited, imperfect glory.
It’s Time To Think Differently About Writing In The Classroom
Limiting the craft of writing in the classroom to a single content area has damaged the perceived power and potential of writing.
25 Critical Thinking Apps For Extended Student Learning
Critical thinking is widely misunderstood. Apps that promote it can be hard to find. Here are 25 critical thinking apps to get you started.
12 Of The Best Vocabulary Apps For Middle & High School Students
From playful to flashcards to ACT practice, here are 12 of the best vocabulary apps for middle and high school students.
What Project-Based Learning Looks Like In Math
This free Geometry course not only leverages the popular project-based learning in math approach, but is also aligned to Common Core.
Innovation Often Means Teaching Against The Grain
The feeling that I get observing students learning for themselves and assuming ownership of their experience is pure joy.
50 Of The Best Podcasts For High School Students
50 Of The Best Podcasts For High School Students by Dennis Lee, StudyPug.com High school is perhaps one of the …
15 Apps & Websites For Teaching Math Online [Updated]
From Desmos and Khan Academy and Numberphile, here are some of the best apps and websites for teaching math online.