How do I Decide on Themes for Bulletin Boards?
The themes for bulletin boards need to be based on each bulletin board’s purpose and the topic that you want to focus on. If you are new to creating bulletin boards, you may want to choose more than one topic and decide on which to implement at a later stage.
Here are some things […]
What are the Functions of an Ethical Committee in the School?
June 4, 2012 by PLB · Leave a Comment
Having an Ethical Committee can create a climate of integrity and ethical flourishing, characteristics that are linked to quality, safety and excellence in education. The school can select a group of individuals who practice good ethics to be a part of this committee that meets once a month. Ethical concerns can be confidentially […]
How do I Create a Virtual Book Club for my Students?
In today’s world of digital technology, computers, gadgets and instant information, most students do not read. The children’s intellectual arena has shifted from good old reading to video games and television. Youngsters do not have the patience to sit down and run through a book, unless it is forced upon them as school […]
How can I use Digital Storytelling in the Classroom?
June 1, 2012 by PLB · Leave a Comment
Digital Storytelling in the classroom is about using technology to tell a story. It is similar to traditional storytelling, but in this case, we use computers to complement and add to the storytelling experience by using a variety of tools and aids like Microsoft Word, blogs and other websites. It allows the author, […]
What are the Different States of Attention in the Classroom?
May 30, 2012 by PLB · Leave a Comment
It is essential that students know exactly what the expectation is for the different states of attention and what behavior is appropriate for that state. Often students are not sure what level of attention or amount of interaction is appropriate at a given time. It may be useful to be explicit when changing […]
How do I Help Students Respond to Bullying in the form of Repeated Threats?
May 29, 2012 by PLB · Leave a Comment
The best way to respond to bullying of a physical nature (like repeated physical attacks or threats) is to ask the attacker, “Are you mad at me?” This brings the situation down from a physical to the verbal level.
Tell the student that if the person keeps on hitting you, they must have a […]
How do I Plan a Virtual Tour of a Museum?
Every student looks forward to class field trips, whether it is to an amusement park, a museum or even just to the park. A trip to the museum helps you make education exciting and allows you to sneak in information in an unsuspecting fun way. However, there are a lot of logistical and […]
What kind of Vocabulary should I Use while Teaching English Language Learners?
May 23, 2012 by PLB · Leave a Comment
It is essential that you pay close attention to the way you speak while teaching English Language Learners (ELLs).
Here are some helpful tips:
Keep sentences short and to the point. Teachers like to talk and many of the words used may not be essential. Sentences like “If everyone could please just open their books […]
How do I Monitor Computer Usage in the Classroom?
May 22, 2012 by PLB · Leave a Comment
A monitoring software helps you monitor computer usage. A good monitoring software program will capture all activity on a computer through a variety of means. The price of the software ranges from free to over $100 with the more effective ones charging a fee for the program.
Monitoring services generally include 1-2 years of […]
How do I help Students make Learning Choices?
May 16, 2012 by PLB · Leave a Comment
Teachers who allow students a degree of choice in structuring their learning activities typically have fewer behavior problems in their classrooms than teachers who do not. Allowing students to exercise some degree of choice in their instructional activities can boost attention span and increase academic engagement.
Providing learning choices gives students a sense of […]
