Why Capturing Imagination Is Important For Deeper Learning
by Drew Perkins, Director of TeachThought PD I miss teaching. Not so much the rigors of bells, short breaks, endless …
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Student Engagement
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.
6 Strategies For Dealing With ‘Difficult’ Students
From building trust and relationships to cultivating responsibility, here are 6 strategies for working with your most ‘difficult’ students.
6 Messages Every Student Should Hear On The First Day Of School
6 Messages Every Student Should Hear On The First Day Of School by Terry Heick & Jackie Gerstein For specific training and professional …
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8 Ways To Create A Brain-Friendly Classroom
How can you create a brain-friendly classroom? By reducing stress, creating positive associations, and promoting feedback loops.
What Is Additive Grading?
Additive grading is method of grading that starts all students at zero and adds points for accomplishments and mastery.
14 Ways To Help Students Build Confidence
‘Believing in students’ isn’t enough–they have to have sufficient knowledge or experience with ideas and skills to ‘do well in school.’
20 Ideas For Students Who Finish Their Work Early
When students finish early, help them by naturally funneling them toward extending and improving the work they’ve already done.
How To Make Learning More Engaging For Students
Teachers who lead inspiring lessons are the most memorable. Here are 4 strategies that you can implement to make learning more engaging.
13 Study Strategies To Help Students Retain New Learning
Studying is often viewed as a means to an end. We hope these study strategies help learners realize that it is a powerful & empowering tool.
The 33 Best Books For Students Who Don’t Like To Read
Here are the best books for students who don’t like to read. From murder mysteries to dystopian societies, there’s something for everyone!
The 32 Best Digital Storytelling Sites and Apps
Websites & mobile apps for digital storytelling, such as Toontastic, VoiceThread, StoryKit, Puppet Pals, Pixton, Storybird, etc.