Promote Cooperative Learning in the Classroom
February 8, 2017 by Network Support · Leave a Comment
Help students learn from each other and gain interpersonal skills…
When students collaborate they begin to understand one another better as well as increase their subject knowledge. Although some time and planning is needed, collaborative classroom activities can make a large impact on students.
How does it work?
Students work in groups of two or more […]
The Peer Assisted Learning Strategy in the Classroom
January 25, 2017 by Network Support · Leave a Comment
Use PALS to incorporate teaching and learning into activities for students. Create an atmosphere of learning that caters to every learner’s skills and abilities.
What is the Peer Assisted Learning Strategy (PALS)?
The Peer Assisted Learning Strategy (PALS) is a class-wide peer-tutoring program that addresses the different learning needs of every student. This cooperative learning […]
Writing Strategies to Improve Student Writing
January 25, 2017 by Network Support · Leave a Comment
Use the SRSD concept to choose writing strategies to enhance student writing.
Many teachers struggle with how to effectively teach specific skills. It is crucial that teachers are equipped with specific strategies that address specific skills.Being fully equipped with these teaching instructions can enhance student learning and help achieve important learning goals.
One common skill […]
What is Fluency Oriented Reading Instruction?
January 18, 2017 by Network Support · Leave a Comment
What is Fluency Oriented Reading Instruction (FORI)?
Fluency Oriented Reading Instruction is a teaching instruction that aims to improve reading among students. It is often used as a prevention strategy or a whole classroom strategy to reading. FORI focuses on oral reading competency by using many different oral-reading practices. The three main aspects of […]
One Stop Guide to Planning a Virtual Field Trip
January 12, 2017 by Network Support · Leave a Comment
Coordinate a guided exploration through the world on the web with these pre-planning tips…
Catching the attention of a diverse group of students, sustaining their interest in a subject, going beyond basic book knowledge, presenting experiences that will be etched in their memory and helping them make real-life connections – these are some […]
What Are Power Notes?
January 11, 2017 by Network Support · Leave a Comment
What Are Power Notes?
Power Notes is an organizational tool that helps students systematically organize and categorize information from any assigned topic. This writing strategy incorporates a technique of outlining where students can identify, differentiate and organize information into main ideas and supportive details.
In this strategy the ideas are given a numerical power rating […]
Designing Effective Writing Assignments
January 5, 2017 by Network Support · Leave a Comment
Use these concepts and tips to create effective writing assignments. Organize and structure writing assignments so that the students are clear of expectations and are set up for success.
How can teachers design effective writing assignments?
Good writing assignments can promote student learning. Engaging in writing tasks helps students to research, organize and present information […]
What is Team-Based-Learning?
January 5, 2017 by Network Support · Leave a Comment
Team-Based Learning is a strategy that helps create a collaborative learning environment. This strategy requires students to take responsibility for their learning as well as work as a team.
What is Team-Based Learning?
Team-based Learning is a structured collaborative learning strategy developed by Larry K. Michaelsen in the early 1970’s. The instructional strategy as […]
Help Students Motivate Themselves
January 4, 2017 by Network Support · Leave a Comment
Use these intrinsic motivational strategies to enhance learning in the classroom. Get students involved and loving learning on their own.
The concept of classroom motivation often includes strategies to provide incentives for students to do something and/or do it with greater intensity. Yet, when examined closer outside motivation is not always the best source […]
Improving Communicative Skills with Assistive Technology
December 18, 2016 by Network Support · Leave a Comment
Help differently-abled students get the most out of learning with assistive technology
A teacher’s primary goal is to ensure that students understand the concepts that they are taking the time to teach. To ensure this, teachers need to bear in mind the varying learning abilities and needs of the students. Every student is unique […]
