How To Read A Book: 3 Strategies & Questions For Critical Reading
Critical reading includes ‘Inspectional Reading’: Reading with a focus on grasping the book as a ‘whole thing’–also called ‘Systematic skimming.’
What An 8th Grader Was Expected To Know In 1912
If you’ve ever wondered what an 8th-grade student from over a century ago was expected to know, wonder no more.
Should Colleges Judge Social Media Presence for Admissions?
Without guidance to critically think about digital footprints, persona, and audience, it’s no surprise to see students ‘make mistakes’ on social media.
10 Factors To Consider When Choosing A College
Choosing a college for study can be a taxing experience and which criteria you should consider and value isn’t always clear.
4 Ways To Talk To Students About The 2016 Election
As teachers move forward with conversations in a Trump America, here are ways they can help students talk about the 2016 election.
The Feedback Routine: A Process For Helping Students Improve
Learning is about movement and growth. Providing effective feedback helps students realize exactly what they need to grow.
‘The Freelancer’s Manifesto’ Is Something Every Student Should Know
If ‘freelancing’ is working for yourself to do things that matter to you, how can you help students develop a vision for this kind of work?
How Can Teachers Control Cell Phones In Their Class?
Instead of taking away cell phones in class, use this tech to your advantage. Set up a competition that requires them to use the internet.
14 Ways To Use Digital Text Annotation In The Classroom
Skim for key vocabulary that seems important, is confusing, or otherwise ‘stands out’ and mark it in a separate color.
1st Period Or 6th: Teaching The Same Lesson Differently
Students would show up saying they heard “the test was brutal” or didn’t do the homework because they ‘heard’ I didn’t collect it.
5 Ways To Use Pokemon Go For Critical Learning
How To Use Pokemon Go For Critical Learning by TeachThought Staff So I guess we should discuss this Pokemon thing, huh? While it may well end up being the twenty-teens version of disco halls and parachute pants, for now–as a trend–its urgent and fierce. Last week, I noticed what I assumed to be a small…
5 Ideas For Using Infographics To Teach Literature
Infographics help students decode complex story elements to better access a text. Try these ideas for using infographics to teach literature.
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