How do We Teach Responsible Use of Technology?
With so many interesting gadgets, and unrestricted access, it’s easy for teens and students to get a little “overenthusiastic.” It’s even possible that technology can drive people away from real friendships, real hangouts, healthy relationships, meaningful activities and even learning.
Just talking to youth about this is never enough. They keep hearing about internet […]
What Password Policies should I Implement for School and Classroom Computers?
Creating a good password for the classroom computers is crucial for the safety of the children. It is, therefore, good to set some policies in place while creating passwords for the computers. Some of the possible policies may include:
Length
I recommend a minimum of six (preferably eight) characters in a password for students and […]
Teacher Resources, Tools & Giveaways for the week (Apr 13 – 20, 2013)
TOOLS
Poetry Idea Engine
A simple, interactive tool that gives ideas for poems.
RESOURCES
Animated flow chart
A guide to create animated flow charts using Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007.
Estimate or Compute?
An activity to reinforce the math concept of estimation and computation.
NanoSpace Molecularium
A virtual amusement park that students can click through to find videos, games, and other short lessons […]
The Magic of Brainstorming
The past couple of weeks, here at Professional Learning Board, we have been discussing various plans and the team has come up with some wonderful ideas. It reminded me about how brainstorming is such an amazing process. When each of us came together we didn’t have solutions, but when we worked together to […]
Can English Language Learners (ELLs) Develop Authentic Pronunciation?
Most experts agree that there exists a “critical period” for developing native-like pronunciation. Once a person is past puberty, it is difficult (but not impossible) to speak an additional language without an accent.
Therefore, teachers need not worry about the pronunciation of younger English Language Learners — they will eventually sound like native English […]
How can I Facilitate Brainstorming in the Classroom?
A brainstorming session is a useful tool to generate ideas or find solutions to a problem. These sessions explore and expand a student’s ability to think critically and laterally. As students get actively involved, the sessions aid the process of learning and improve academic performance.
What are the benefits of brainstorming sessions?
Brainstorming in the […]
How can I Introduce Focused Listening to Promote Learning in the Classroom?
There is a distinct difference between ‘listening’ and ‘hearing.’ Though seemingly similar, the two words are different with emphasis on the conscious effort taken by students. Hearing is a function of the ears, while listening requires a conscious effort from our side to hear and understand what is being said. With the entry […]
Teacher Resources, Tools & Giveaways for the week (Apr 6 – 13, 2013)
TOOLS
Crossword Labs
A simple way to build, print,share and solve crossword puzzles.
padlet
An easy to use virtual bulletin board.
Science Toy Maker
Find instructions and ideas to create science toys and projects.
RESOURCES
Scholastic Story Starters
Generate writing prompts based on four themes.
Graph figures from equations
Help students understand basic coordinate geometry by graphing figures from equations and writing the equations […]
Spring Cleaning our Schedules
Have you ever realized that just the way we accumulate “clutter” in our homes and classrooms, we tend to accumulate “clutter” in our lives and schedules? There are things that sap our time that may not be important, enjoyable or even required. But we still do them everyday and waste precious moments. I […]
How can I Deal with Violent Anger in the Classroom?
A lot of mental health disorders, like Schizophrenia and Bipolar disorder, result in students not being able to handle their emotions and responding in a violent manner. Most students with mental health disorders may be watched carefully for signs of violence and a plan may be made to deal with such a situation.
In […]
