Preparing to Teach
February 21, 2014 by PLB Blogger · Leave a Comment
Recently I decided to attempt cooking an old chicken recipe I had learned from my grandmother. I’ve made it many times in the past and I was quite confident that I could do it without the instructions. But once I started, I found that I kept forgetting many of the steps. I couldn’t […]
Teacher Resources, Tools & Giveaways for the week (Feb 22 – Mar 1, 2014)
February 21, 2014 by PLB Blogger · Leave a Comment
TOOLS
Zotero
A tool to collect, organize and share research resources.
ClassMarker
An software to create secure online exams.
Air Sketch Free
An app that helps to convert iPad into wireless smart whiteboard.
RESOURCES
Spelling in Parts
A strategy to help students spell and decode multisyllabic words.
Geometry Notes
A work sheet to summarize the basics of geometry.
Periodic Table of Elements with Names Game
A […]
How Can I Make Homework Effective?
February 21, 2014 by PLB Blogger · Leave a Comment
Homework is assigned to strengthen and promote learning and to teach students to take responsibility for their own learning process. To design homework that strives to attain these goals, can be a daunting task for many. Here are five strategies that can help you make homework effective.
The big ‘3’: Bear in mind three […]
How Does STEM Help Foster Innovation?
February 21, 2014 by PLB Blogger · Leave a Comment
In a world of high-stakes testing, it is difficult to stay true to best practices in how students learn math and science. Yet, successful STEM teachers do. They create student-centered environments that require learners to think, act, and be scientists and engineers. Effective STEM instruction uses students’ prior experiences to connect the standards […]
Teacher Resources, Tools & Giveaways for the week (Feb 8 – 15, 2014)
February 7, 2014 by PLB Blogger · Leave a Comment
TOOLS
kwiqpoll
A web application to set up polls online.
EDpuzzle
Crop, add audio and embed quizzes on any video file.
RESOURCES
Input/ Output Table practice
Math problems to reinforce input/ output tables.
Chemistry Take-Home Challenges
Chemistry activities that can be done from home.
Compare and Contrast Chart
An organizer to help students explain similarities and differences between two things or ideas.
As always before […]
Teachers Telling Teachers About Online PD
February 7, 2014 by PLB Blogger · 1 Comment
Teachers tell us all the time that they love Professional Learning Board online courses for teachers to renew their teaching license. It’s Valentine’s week and what better way to celebrate than to “share the love” by telling other teachers about PLB classes. Throughout the year we hear from teachers who say they love the […]
How Can I Prevent or Reduce Absenteeism in the Classroom?
February 7, 2014 by PLB Blogger · Leave a Comment
Attendance in classrooms is made compulsory to ensure continuity in the student’s learning process. When a student is regularly absent from class, it has an adverse affect on their academic performance. This is because frequent absences may lead to missing out on vital information, facts and instructions that result in partial understanding of […]
How Can I Use Two-Way Notebooks to Communicate with my Students’ Parents?
February 7, 2014 by PLB Blogger · Leave a Comment
A two-way notebook is a spiral notebook that travels from school to home and back with both teacher and parent observations/comments. It can be a very effective way to communicate with highly concerned parents.
This type of communication can take significant teacher time. Teachers may opt to use the two-way notebook only in special […]
Teacher Resources, Tools & Giveaways for the week (Feb 1 – 8, 2014)
January 31, 2014 by PLB Blogger · Leave a Comment
TOOLS
PowToon
Create animated presentation with quality graphics.
connectasketch
Create flowcharts using existing sketches and images.
RESOURCES
Close Reading of Literary Texts
A strategy to help students develop critical literacy.
AplusMath
Interactive math resources for teachers, parents and students.
Heartfelt Causes and Effect
A seasonal lesson plan to teach causes and effect.
GIVEAWAY OF THE WEEK
DVD: Barney and Angelina Ballerina
Enter for a chance to win […]
Something New
January 31, 2014 by PLB Blogger · Leave a Comment
Now that we’re through the holidays, are you ready to tackle the challenges of 2014? Recent surveys point out that people don’t get serious about their New Year’s Resolutions until February, so now is the time to get started!
One reason ideas and dreams don’t come to action is just that we don’t think them through, and plan for them. […]
