What is the Dartboard Evaluation Strategy?
March 13, 2014 by PLB Blogger · Leave a Comment
Dartboard evaluation strategy is a technique that can be used either as an assessment tool or a feedback mechanism. The strategy enables teachers to gauge understanding of a topic, effectiveness of an activity (or strategy) used to facilitate learning, or as a peer group assessment of student performance in class.
Creating the dartboard evaluation […]
Teacher Resources, Tools & Giveaways for the week (Mar 15 – 22, 2014)
March 13, 2014 by PLB Blogger · Leave a Comment
TOOLS
Finding a Sequence
An activity to help students think chronologically.
Stormboard
A virtual sticky note brainstorming and collaboration tool that lets classrooms or teams share online whiteboard space.
magisto
A video editing app for Android, iOS, and Chrome.
RESOURCES
Let’s Learn How To Draw
An app to learn the basics of drawing.
Persuasion Map
An interactive graphic organizer that enables students to map […]
What is a Learning Log?
March 13, 2014 by PLB Blogger · Leave a Comment
A log is a type of journal that records reflections of a teacher’s own skill and learning development. A log not only documents what teachers have done, but also what they have learned and reflected upon. It is a compilation of personal notes and is unique to the author. There can be no […]
Learning as Adults
March 13, 2014 by PLB Blogger · Leave a Comment
I was recently thinking about the way adults learn and why is it that we find it so hard to change practices even though we learn so many new ideas, strategies and principles. One reason could be that we only give ourselves time to read and understand new ideas, but don’t wait long […]
How does Writing Help Students Learn Math?
March 7, 2014 by PLB Blogger · Leave a Comment
Writing is an important way to help students reflect on their learning and forces students to really reflect on their math understanding. It is also a great way for teachers to assess student thinking and understanding. Since writing in the context of math is often a new experience for students, they may find […]
Teacher Resources, Tools & Giveaways for the week (Mar 8 – 15, 2014)
March 7, 2014 by PLB Blogger · Leave a Comment
TOOLS
Scratch
A tool to create stories, games and animations.
RealtimeBoard
Manage projects, brainstorm and discuss ideas online.
RESOURCES
The Grammar Gorillas
A game to identify the different parts of speech in a sentence.
Dynamic Data
A game to reinforce the math concept of Range, Mode, and Median.
GIVEAWAY OF THE WEEK
American Girl Isabelle Doll & Book
Enter for a chance to win […]
What is Carousel Brainstorming Technique?
March 7, 2014 by PLB Blogger · Leave a Comment
Carousel Brainstorming Technique or Rotating Review is a strategy used to help students learn new information or review existing information through movement and reflection. This strategy facilitates the development of group skills (brainstorming, discussion, communicating information) and also promotes active learning within the classroom.
In this technique, students are divided into different groups and […]
Common Core Academic Interventions
March 1, 2014 by PLB Blogger · Leave a Comment
When a child is consistently not doing well on tests, how do we react? Is it enough to respond in general ways such as asking parents to encourage the child, giving the child extra homework, or just talking to the child about being a little more serious regarding their studies?
Any experienced teacher knows […]
Teacher Resources, Tools & Giveaways for the week (Mar 1 – 8, 2014)
February 27, 2014 by PLB Blogger · Leave a Comment
TOOLS
SpeakPipe
A service that lets students and parents leave voice messages on blogs.
PurposeGames
Create custom games. Also, share and play with multiple users.
fotor
An online photo editing tool.
RESOURCES
Periodic Vidoes
A periodic table of chemical elements with an illustrative video around each element.
KineticCity
Science experiments, games and challenges.
Puzzle Me Words
An educational game for primary students that reinforces letter sounds […]
How can I Use Art Spirals to Facilitate Learning?
February 27, 2014 by PLB Blogger · Leave a Comment
We have used different art and craft activities to promote learning in the classroom. Art spirals are the depiction of images or pictures on spiral pieces of paper. The art spiral activity can be introduced as an individual or group activity and can target skills like information processing (organizing, prioritizing and critical analysis […]
