How can I use Chunking as an Effective Memory Strategy in the Classroom?
Memorizing and recollecting information is a challenge in every classroom. Remembering dates, long lists of numbers and events can be taxing for some students. For students with such difficulty, learning the memory strategy “chunking” may prove very useful.
Chunking is the technique of organizing or combining individual pieces of information into “chunks.” This facilitates […]
Teacher Resources, Tools & Giveaways for the week (Feb 23 – Mar 2, 2013)
TOOLS
Fetchnotes
An interface for creating, saving and sharing notes online.
lingro
An online environment to look up words on any website.
PDFescape
Annotate and edit pdf files.
RESOURCES
Graph dynamic linear equations
A sample lesson plan to teach dynamic linear equations through graphing.
Word Wizard
An interactive to improve comprehension and spelling skills.
GIVEAWAY OF THE WEEK
Kids Gear
A chance to win this volume limited […]
Partnering with Parents
The other day as I watched a parent and a teacher communicate at a conference, I observed what came across as distrust, and possibly even some hostility. The parent was demanding and the teacher didn’t have the time to give the answers that the parent needed. I wondered about how this strained relationship […]
How can I Support Twice-exceptional Students in the Classroom?
Twice-exceptional students include gifted learners who exhibit the following indicators:
Discrepancy between verbal and performance ability.
Extremely frustrated by school.
Auditory and/or visual processing problems which may cause slow response, work delay or an appearance of thinking slowly.
Short-term or long-term memory issues.
Motor difficulties exhibited by clumsiness, poor handwriting or problems completing paper-and-pencil type tasks.
Lack of organizational […]
What is the High 5 Reading Strategy?
The High 5 Reading Strategy is a simple and effective approach formulated to enhance the comprehensive abilities of students. By using this technique, students are able to understand the material and direct their attention to the details. It thus enhances students learning and helps them prepare for an essay or report submission or […]
3D Printer in the Classroom
Did you know that it’s possible to invent your own custom “objects” from just a design or an idea? 3d printers are able to create a three dimensional object based on a design. It’s a really interesting technology and has been used in industries for some time. What is new and exciting is […]
Teacher Resources, Tools & Giveaways for the week (Feb 16 – 23, 2013)
TOOLS
VocabGrabber
An online tool to generate useful vocabulary words from any text.
ZooBurst
A service to create interactive 3D pop up books.
astrid
A to-do list management service that functions on the web, on Android devices, and on iOS devices.
RESOURCES
3D Printer Challenge
Encourage students to enter in this robot design/3D printer challenge.
Academic Kids.com
An online encyclopedia covering different topics from […]
What is Transference and Counter-Transference?
Transference occurs when a person we serve begins to experience unconscious feelings about us. For example, a teacher may be the recipient of transference if a child relates to the teacher as their own father or mother.
Counter-transference occurs when the teacher in turn unintentionally reciprocates with similar feelings towards the student.
Both the teacher […]
Special Memories in the Classroom
Memories are precious and yet in our busy worlds, we hardly find time for them. Think about what you are doing this week with your students, what you did last month, or two months ago. The creative learning, field trips, activities and interactions will soon just be memories.
I recently read about someone who […]
How can I use the Loci Method as a Memory Strategy in the Classroom?
The loci method, also known as the memory palace, method of place or journey method, is an ancient mnemonic strategy. In this method, the individual remembers a list of objects or digits by placing or visualizing each object/digit on a very familiar route, journey or place.
For example, if a person has to memorize […]
