Why use Graphic Organizers in the Classroom?
April 18, 2016 by Network Support · Leave a Comment
Enhance learning by using graphic organizers in the classroom. Different cognitive organizers can add another level to learning that is helpful for the students as well as the teacher.
What are graphic organizers?
Graphic organizers are defined as a visual display demonstrating the relationship between facts, ideas and concepts. Using visual and spatial modalities, graphic […]
5 Tools to Enhance Student Engagement
April 13, 2016 by Network Support · Leave a Comment
Student engagement is vital to student in learning. Students who actively participate in learning are more successful in their educational careers. Here are 5 tools that help teachers to create interactive activities, increase student engagement, knowledge retention and infuse excitement into any classroom.
Screecast-O-Matic
Create video files, record on-screen activities, make visual presentations and share […]
What are Concept Maps and how do you use them in the Classroom?
April 8, 2016 by Network Support · Leave a Comment
Use concept maps in your classroom to encourage students to understand concepts as a whole. This graphic organizer allows students to connect knowledge and record it in a visual manner.
What are Concept Maps?
A Concept map is a type of graphic organizer that helps students learn about new concepts or ideas and their relationships […]
How can Teachers Develop Intrinsic Motivation in their Students?
April 6, 2016 by Network Support · Leave a Comment
Help students become intrinsically motivated by meeting their basic needs in the classroom. Motivated learners are better life-long learners. These strategies will improve student motivation in the classroom and lead to a better learning environment.
When we examine the behavior and/or emotional climate in our classroom through the lens of basic needs, problems become […]
4 Tech Tools that Boost Parent-Teacher Communication
April 6, 2016 by Network Support · Leave a Comment
Parent-Teacher communication is important for students’ success. Studies show parental involvement improves academic performance and leads to better classroom behavior. Here are 5 online tools that help teachers improve communication with parents and students through newsletters, homework assignments, monthly calendars, reminders and feedback.
Remind
Send messages to students and parents directly on any device.
ClassDojo
Give students […]
How can Teachers Teach Cognitive Skills?
April 1, 2016 by Network Support · Leave a Comment
Help improve over all learning in your classroom by addressing learning skills on the most basic level. This lesson provides training techniques in order to create better cognitive learning for every student.
Due to exciting new brain research, we now know that some cognitive difficulties can be improved. With the right training a student […]
What is the Visual Note Taking Strategy?
April 1, 2016 by Network Support · Leave a Comment
Visual Note Taking with sketchnotes can bring a whole new learning element to your classroom. Students are able to enjoy note taking when using visual notes and tap into their artistic side.
What is the Visual Note Taking Strategy?
Note taking means to record information obtained from other sources (lectures, books, Internet) in a systematic […]
5 Time Management Tools for Teachers
March 29, 2016 by Network Support · Leave a Comment
Time management tools help teachers prioritize basic classroom tasks as well as increase productivity and spend more time on teaching.Here are five time management tools that help teachers organize to-do lists, collaborate on large team projects, take notes, write research papers and keep journals.
Dropbox
Keep files backed up and synced across all computers and […]
How can you use the Study Without Tears Method in Your Classroom?
March 24, 2016 by Network Support · Leave a Comment
Stimulate learning in your classroom by teaching students to understand their own learning style. The Study Without Tears strategy will help you teach on every level for every student.
What is the ‘Study Without Tears’ technique?
Study Without Tears, also known as the SWOT strategies, framed by Flemings, was designed to help students identify ineffective […]
Can Shortcuts in Math help Students who are Struggling to keep up?
March 23, 2016 by Network Support · Leave a Comment
Use simple shortcuts to help students understand math. Introduce mental math tricks to help students succeed.
Make math easier with these easy and effective strategies…
Math can be difficult for many students. The Common Core State Standards in Mathematics (CCSSM) define what students should understand and be able to do in their study of […]
