Alternatives To ‘How Was School?”
“What did you learn in school today?” It’s easy to resort to cliches when talking to kids about school. Here are some alternatives.
Parents
40 Homeschooling Tools And Resources I Use (Almost) Every Day
This is a quick list of the tools and resources I’ve cobbled together over the years to get as close as I can to the vision of learning I have for them.
12 Apps For Better Teacher-Parent Communication
Why is teacher-parent communication essential? How can learning experiences be designed that require that interaction?
18 Questions To Ask Students About Their Day Remote Learning
What kinds of questions to ask students support what they’ve learned remotely and enhance their ability to apply it?
30 Of The Best Tools For Remote Teaching And Learning
From screencasting tools to content hubs to streaming and whiteboard collaboration, here are the best remote teaching tools we could find.
How To Connect Schools And Communities Using Technology
In light of the access of modern technology, schools can evolve while simultaneously growing closer to the people they serve.
24 Of The Best Digital Tools To Build Vocabulary
The following digital tools to build vocabulary include reference tools, word clouds, games and review, word walls, and virtual field trips.
12 Cybersecurity Tips For Students At Home And In School
A VPN connection encrypts and protects students’ internet traffic from interceptors who may want to steal passwords.
8 Ways Parents Can Support Critical Thinking At Home
Practicing critical thinking at home–in their ‘native environment’–is a useful strategy to build their cognitive muscles.
10 Messages Every Teacher Should Send To Parents
Recognizing parents’ challenges can turn things around for a troubled family and transform child’s behavior and performance at school.
The Effect Of Parental Involvement On Academic Achievement
Parents with degrees are 1.8 times as likely to teach them how to write their first name and 2.8 times more likely to read to them daily.
10 Beginner Homeschooling Tips For Parents
Whether students are working on a laptop or desktop, it’s important to have a designated space for learning for them to complete schoolwork.