10 Tech Tools for Organized Teaching
August 4, 2016 by Network Support · Leave a Comment
Being well organized will save time and energy. One crucial component of creating an effective learning space is organization. The following are 10 tech tools that can help teachers build efficient classrooms:
Evernote
Organize notes, save ideas and access information.
Zotero
Collect, organize, cite and share research sources.
Dropbox
Keep files backed up and synced across all computers and […]
How to Use Choice Boards in the Classroom?
July 27, 2016 by Network Support · Leave a Comment
Choice Boards enhance student motivation and engagement in the classroom while using differentiated instruction to promote learning.
Why use Choice Boards in the Classroom?
It is best to give students plenty of opportunities to practice and master the concepts taught in class. However, structuring such activities is no easy task, as teachers need to take […]
Increase the Scope of Learning through Virtual Field Trips
July 27, 2016 by Network Support · Leave a Comment
What is a Virtual Field Trip?
A Virtual Field Trip is guided access through the Internet into places and experiences that might otherwise be impossible or unattainable. This access is crucial in the field of education. Now students are able to learn by exploring famous places and study subjects while actually seeing the lesson […]
Create a STEM-focused Curriculum
July 27, 2016 by Network Support · Leave a Comment
ASTEM-focused curriculum inspires students to fully explore topics and develop creative solutions to real-world problems…
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) is a discipline that is extremely important for students to learn today. As students grow in the fields of STEM they are able to learn interdisciplinary skills that apply to real world […]
8 STEM Tools for the Classroom
July 27, 2016 by Network Support · Leave a Comment
STEM education is more than just science, technology, engineering, and math. Rather, it is an applied interdisciplinary approach coupled with real-life, problem-based learning. Here are 8 tools that can help students and teachers develop STEM skills:
Learnzillion
Implement standards, improve instruction and track student performance.
Algodoo
Use drawing tools to design, construct and explore the world of […]
4 Project Management Tools
July 20, 2016 by Network Support · Leave a Comment
Project management encompasses a range of skills that are greatly needed for students today. These skills include research, collaboration, communication, leadership, problem-solving and cooperation. Through technology, teachers can help build these skills in students to create a more responsible learning environment. The following are five tools that can help teachers use technology to […]
Passion-Based Learning for a Thriving Classroom
July 14, 2016 by Network Support · Leave a Comment
Tyler is a 16-year-old who plays basketball. He goes to all of his practices, follows all of the coach’s instructions and is a natural on the court. But inside the classroom, Tyler only puts enough effort in to keep from failing. He is not internally motivated in the classroom as on the basketball […]
Create a Successful Self-Organizing Classroom
July 14, 2016 by Network Support · Leave a Comment
Give students the ownership of learning by creating a self-organized classroom. These student-centered learning techniques create an active learning environment for every student.
A self-organizing classroom has unique characteristics that serve as a basis for a learning supportive classroom. These characteristics evoke self-organization, self-improvement, and self-motivation in students. Classrooms that are self-organized encourage […]
Change the Classroom Dynamic with Empowered Learners
July 13, 2016 by Network Support · Leave a Comment
Change the dynamic in the classroom by creating Empowered Learners. This concept will improve student engagement and create better learners.
How to Create Empowered Learners
Definition of an Empowered Learner
The term “empowerment” was defined by Fymeir, Shulman and Houser (1996) as “the process of creating intrinsic […]
Digital Portfolios for the Classroom
July 13, 2016 by Network Support · Leave a Comment
Incorporate Digital Portfolios into the classroom for a creative way to compile student work. Watch these online portfolios engage students and keep them organized.
What is a Digital Portfolio?
A Digital Portfolio is a collection of student work located online. These portfolios enable students to compile work in a creative way. Teachers and parents are […]
