5 Quiz Tools For The Classroom
October 17, 2015 by Network Support · 2 Comments
Online quiz tools help teachers to create customized assessments that are easy to implement and grade.
Here are five tools teachers can use to create and administer quizzes online.
Quizlet
Create flashcards and study games, and also download printable cards and edit them using this tool.
Kahoot
Set up and run multiple choice quizzes, surveys and access it with any device .
Edmodo
Keep track of long term assignments, share […]
Online Research
October 17, 2015 by Network Support · Leave a Comment
Most students today know more about technology than their teachers. Although proficient in the use of Google, not all students are strong online researchers. Despite their knowledge of the online world and schools’ initiatives to enhance digital literacy, students continue have poor online research skills.
Online research is now considered to be an essential skill, particularly necessary […]
What are the Types of Assessments that Teachers use?
October 13, 2015 by Network Support · Leave a Comment
Changing the way you assess student learning can significantly improve your teaching effectiveness…
It is an uncontested fact that evaluating is an integral part of educating students. It determines whether or not the goals of education are being met. Teachers and parents use test scores and feedback to gauge a student’s academic strengths […]
How Can Teachers Ensure That Standard-based Curriculum Will Contribute to Higher Achievement?
October 8, 2015 by Network Support · Leave a Comment
Use curriculum mapping to align instruction with desired goals and outcomes, to enhance student learning…
Plotting the scope and sequence or curriculum mapping is a process for collecting and recording curriculum-related data that identifies core skills and content taught, processes employed, and assessments used for each subject area and grade level. Consequently, it […]
How Can Teachers Give Feedback That Impacts Student Achievement?
October 8, 2015 by Network Support · Leave a Comment
It’s time we shift from assessment of learning to assessment for learning…
Constructive feedback can allow students to recognize areas of deficiency and assist them in closing the gap between actual and desired achievement. However, not all of teacher’s feedback stimulates learning. Rather, it would seem that students often ignore feedback or do […]
How Can Teachers Use The SAMR Model To Integrate Apps In The Classroom?
October 8, 2015 by Network Support · Leave a Comment
Design, develop and integrate learning technologies to support high levels of learning achievement…
Learning is the ultimate goal of the education system. Enabling and enhancing student learning is thus the driving force behind all classroom decisions. It naturally follows, that apart from the theoretical underpinnings and practical aspects of using apps in teaching, the […]
How can Teachers make Learning “Meaningful” to Students?
October 3, 2015 by Network Support · Leave a Comment
Engage your students with the study material, encourage them to participate in the class, and collaborate with each other for “real” learning…
We live in an ever changing world. Facilitating active and deep learning is absolutely valuable. It is the learner who should be responsible for the learning, however, the teacher should become a […]
5 Annotation Tools For The Classroom
October 3, 2015 by Network Support · Leave a Comment
A web annotation tool is an online feature associated with a web page. With a web annotation system, teachers can add, modify or remove information from a web resource without modifying the resource itself. Here are five web annotation tools for teachers to draw, add notes and highlight sections on a web page.
Diigo
Save […]
STEM In Every Classroom
October 3, 2015 by Network Support · Leave a Comment
A lot of schools and districts today are seriously considering STEM and how they can bring STEM into their classrooms. STEM programs help students gain skills in the application of science, technology, engineering and math. These programs can often be complex and challenging and include exciting projects like building robots, cars and other […]
How Does UDL Work In A Diverse Classroom?
September 24, 2015 by Network Support · Leave a Comment
Universal Design for Learning can make your lessons more accessible and fun…
A classroom is made up of students with different qualities and capabilities. Therefore, teachers serve a growing number of students with diverse abilities.
Learning is a natural or habitual pattern of acquiring and processing information in a classroom situation. However, the core concept […]
