5 Crowdfunding Tips for Teachers
August 17, 2018 by Network Support · Leave a Comment
5 Crowdfunding Tips for Teachers
When classroom budgets are limited and time constraints prevent teachers from organizing fundraising events like fairs and sales, teachers can turn to crowdfunding to raise money. Crowdfunding is a method in which teachers make use of specific online platforms, such as DonorsChoose.org and GoFundMe.com, and/or social media sites […]
Helping Students Overcome Language Barriers in the Classroom
August 10, 2018 by Network Support · Leave a Comment
Helping Students Overcome Language Barriers in the Classroom
When assessing a student’s readiness to learn, an important factor is language. Understanding and being able to communicate in English is an essential skill in classrooms. For students whose first language is not English, language can certainly be a barrier. Limited vocabulary and language skills may […]
Apps for Learning Spanish
August 10, 2018 by Network Support · Leave a Comment
Technology enables students to hear new vocabulary, practice and play games that strengthen language learning. Here are some apps and technology tools that make Spanish learning easy!
StudyBlue
Designs flashcards for future review.
SuperFlashCards
Create flashcards with basic and simple vocabulary as well as phonetics and translations.
Conversational Spanish
Helps visual learners practise basic conversational skills in Spanish.
Overdrive
Allows access […]
Tech Tools for Public Speaking
August 10, 2018 by Network Support · Leave a Comment
Public speaking for teachers is a daily activity. Every day, they are required to give lectures, make presentations, hold group discussions, organize parent teacher meetings and much more. Here are 5 apps to help teachers plan, prepare and practice for speeches.
Google Expedition
Helps teachers do in-depth topical research before lectures.
GoToMeeting
Allows web conferencing, debating and […]
7 Public Speaking Tips for Teachers
August 10, 2018 by Network Support · Leave a Comment
7 Public Speaking Tips for Teachers
Public speaking is integral to the routines of teachers. Teachers must address crowds on a regular basis, whether inside or outside the classroom. In fact, public speaking skills are essential for teachers to connect and engage with their students. Not all teachers, however, are comfortable speaking in […]
What are SDAIE Strategies?
August 10, 2018 by Network Support · Leave a Comment
What are SDAIE Strategies?
As classrooms become more culturally diverse, it is crucial for teachers to be familiar with strategies that can help students struggling with the English language (English Language Learners). Specially Designed Academic Instruction in English (SDAIE) is a teaching approach that uses various strategies to teach academic content to ELL students.
SDAIE […]
Free Online Libraries Every Teacher MUST Know About!
August 9, 2018 by Network Support · Leave a Comment
It’s always hard to find books that you can give to every student in your classroom. Libraries just don’t have enough copies, and it can be expensive to buy one for all your students. Did you consider an online library which allows free downloads. Here are a few libraries you can browse for […]
Tech Tools for Classroom Management
August 9, 2018 by Network Support · Leave a Comment
Technology can help save a teachers time and enable them to do things that really matter. Here are 5 tech tools here that teachers could use for various aspects of classroom management.
ClassDojo
Provides a platform to get parents involved in their student’s learning.
GoNogdle
Engages kids in fun physical activities.
LiveSchool
Tracks, rewards and improves classroom behaviors.
Google Classrooms
Shares […]
Using Writing Prompts to Develop Student Writers
July 31, 2018 by Network Support · Leave a Comment
Using Writing Prompts to Develop Student Writers
Writing is a complex task, and there may be students in the classroom who struggle with the process. For some students, conceiving and organizing ideas may be difficult, while for others, the challenge may be the writing process – converting their thoughts into words. Teachers can […]
Effective Questioning for Reading Comprehension
July 25, 2018 by Network Support · Leave a Comment
Effective Questioning for Reading Comprehension
Questions are among the fundamental cornerstones of teaching practices. Questions can help:
Prompt students to critically analyze and reflect upon learning material.
Teachers review lessons and assess for student learning.
Engage students in the classroom.
Enhance student interest and motivation.
There are different types of questions, and it is important to choose and implement […]
