Vocabulary Building Strategies for the Classroom
August 31, 2016 by Network Support · Leave a Comment
Build student vocabulary with these 3 strategies. Effective instruction means students are not only hearing new information, but understanding new information.
As students progress in school their reading and vocabulary must progress as well. If a student has poor understanding of vocabulary, they are automatically at a large disadvantage to succeed. This makes it […]
5 Apps for Education
August 24, 2016 by Network Support · Leave a Comment
Education Apps enable collaboration and facilitate critical thinking in students’ learning. The following are five Apps that can help teachers enhance student learning inside and outside the classroom:
Voice Thread
Share and discuss documents.
Prezi
Develop animated presentations.
One Note
Type, draw and write ideas.
Jing
Capture and share images.
Doodle Buddy
Draw, sketch and paint with multiple fingers.
5 Resources for English Language Learners
August 17, 2016 by Network Support · Leave a Comment
The following are five resources and ideas that can help teachers encourage English Language Learners to succeed:
Bitsboard
Create lessons, track progress, and share online.
Duolingo
Integrate speaking, listening, reading, and writing into lessons.
BrainPOP ESL
Provide lesson plans, learning strategies, graphic organizers and printable resources.
Starfall ABCs
Build reading skills with stories and games.
Setting Classroom Rules
August 12, 2016 by Network Support · Leave a Comment
Start the year off right by tackling classroom management strategies from the start. These tips to implementing effective classroom rules will help create a thriving learning environment.
Setting effective classroom rules
Every classroom needs rules. Rules are the cornerstone of a well-managed class and setting these rules requires thought and planning by the teacher. Behavioral […]
The Layered Curriculum Approach to Learning
August 11, 2016 by Network Support · Leave a Comment
Understand the different learning styles of students and how to implement differentiated instruction in the classroom. This approach can help create an effective learning environment for every student.
What is the Layered Curriculum Approach to learning?
Students differ in their abilities, intelligence and learning styles and are in need of differentiated instruction. The Layered […]
The Picture Exchange Communication System for Specialized Instruction
August 11, 2016 by Network Support · Leave a Comment
Teach your differently-abled students to effectively engage in a conversation using this communication method.
The Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) is a form of alternative and augmentative communication, originally developed for children with Autism. The PECS method teaches communication using only pictures or pictures in combination with speech. This method primarily teaches students […]
How to Plan and Implement a STEM Focused Unit?
August 11, 2016 by Network Support · Leave a Comment
Learn the basics to implementing STEM in the classroom. These foundational tips will help make designing curriculum simple and effective.
Integrating STEM into the classroom does not require a large budget or curriculum change. Any school, any classroom and any teacher can adopt a STEM focused curriculum. One of the primary costs of STEM […]
5 Tech Tools to Enhance Reading in the Classroom
August 10, 2016 by Network Support · Leave a Comment
Reading skills are essential to education. Literacy opens the door to a world of learning and understanding. The following are 5 tools that can help teachers enhance students’ reading skills:
StoryboardThat
Construct original stories and comics.
Snappy Words
Learn new words and draw connections to associated words.
Creaza
Create fun resources and activities with mind maps, comic strips and […]
4 Quick and Effective Classroom Management Strategies
August 4, 2016 by Network Support · Leave a Comment
Grab students’ attention with these classroom management strategies. Using these tips to gaining control of the classroom will enable teachers to create a positive learning environment.
4 strategies for classroom management
Classroom management is often the most challenging part of teaching. Teachers can be perfect instructors but still struggle greatly with keeping students under […]
Effective Student-Teacher Conferences
August 4, 2016 by Network Support · Leave a Comment
Student-teacher conferences are a great way to connect with and understand students better. These meetings provide a platform to work with students and reflect on their interests, performances and progress. Student-teacher conferences empower students to identify, plan and set their own learning goals. Typically these conferences are short (5-15 minutes) and when conducted […]
