Passion-Based Learning for a Thriving Classroom
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
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
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
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 […]
What is the Whole Child Approach?
Encourage students to grow in every area of learning using the Whole Child Approach. This teaching strategy uses social emotional learning to help students create the best learning outcomes.
What is the Whole Child Approach?
A student’s learning is influenced by their social emotional state. For example, a student coping with divorce or one […]
7 Assistive Technology Tools for the Classroom
Assistive Technology tools enable every student to learn a variety of skills ranging from everyday living to complex academic tasks. These tools assist with and improve interaction, communication and participation in classroom tasks and activities. The following are seven Assistive Technology Tools that can help teachers to stimulate, enhance and promote inclusive learning.
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Teach Students to Learn From Failures
Provide students with the opportunity to learn from mistakes in the classroom. Tailor teaching and assessment strategies to allow failure and encourage growth.
Should teachers allow students to experience failure?
There are many implications for both the teacher and the student when answering this question. While it is a teacher’s natural instinct to help students, […]
Assessment Strategies for Classroom Group Work
Discover grading methods for assessing group work in the classroom. Use these assessments to help keep group projects effective and fair for every student.
Assessing students when they are involved in group activities or projects cannot be done in the same way as individual assessments. The final product must be the compound effect of […]
How to use Google Earth?
Grab your students’ attention and bring information to life with Google Earth. Use this interactive learning tool to promote student engagement in the classroom.
What is Google Earth?
The app Google Earth is used by teachers across the world to implement in classrooms and give students an interactive, hands-on experience. Google Earth was released […]
