Immersive Learning and Professional Development
Immersive learning is one of the teaching strategies that some teachers like to use with their students. They put their students in a situation where they must push themselves and stretch into new territories.
I had such an experience last week. My computer broke down, and I was forced to explore the potential of […]
What are some Book Report Ideas that will Make Reading Assignments more Enjoyable for Students?
Book reports are often dreaded and considered boring by students. It is, therefore, important that we make such assignments interesting, interactive and fun for our students. Students are able to work and perform better when they know exactly what is required of them. Teachers may help them understand the purpose of the report […]
How do I choose Filtering and Blocking Software for my Classroom Computer?
A good filtering and blocking software should be easy to use and will allow users to do the following:
Set up individual profiles, similar to setting up a user account as described previously to limit access or level of filtering based on the user profile.
Limit or deny access to chat rooms and/or instant messaging. […]
How does Standards-based Teaching impact Student Learning?
Standards-based instruction guides the planning, implementation and assessment of student learning. The use of standards to streamline instruction ensures that teaching practices deliberately focus on agreed upon learning targets. Expectations for student learning are mapped out with each prescribed standard and the road map to mastery is clearly defined within the adopted curriculum.
Teachers […]
Teacher Resources, Tools & Giveaways for the week ( Oct 6 – Oct 13, 2012)
TOOLS
Sploder
Make your own educational games online.
Remember the Milk
Manage activities and tasks.
Dabbleboard
A virtual white board to create, collaborate and share presentations, homework assignments or study sessions.
RESOURCES
K-W-L Creator
An interactive that can prepare students to read by identifying and organizing what they know and what they want to learn.
Literature Response Questions
Sample questions that can be used […]
Intentional Learning Supports
Learning is something that happens all the time and there are no greater learners than the children among us. It is for this very reason that we must be intentional in our selection of learning supports and strategies in the classroom.
Quite simply, we wouldn’t buy a car without taking it for a test […]
Why is it Important to Teach Children how they should Respond to Bullying?
“Give a man a fish; you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish; you feed him for a lifetime.” This saying stresses that the best way to help a person is to teach him to help himself. U.S. President Abraham Lincoln wisely said, “You cannot help men permanently by doing […]
How do I Communicate with Different Types of Learners in the Classroom?
When a teacher wants to convey a message, he or she may do so by customizing the statement to a student’s learning strength.
Below are typical classroom interactions. Notice how the messages are tailored toward the different types of learners in the classroom.
Teacher
to
Student
TYPES of STUDENTS
Visual
Auditory
Kinesthetic
I understand you.
I see what you are saying.
I […]
How can I use Teacher Learning Communities for Professional Development?
Teacher Learning Communities are groups of teachers who “continually inquire into their practice and, as a result, discover, create, and negotiate new meanings that improve their practice.”
The emphasis of these communities is on learning. Members identify goals, often concerns or issues emerging from within a classroom and discuss them to explore practical and […]
Teacher Resources, Tools & Giveaways for the week ( Sep 29 – Oct 6, 2012)
TOOLS
Book Cover Creator
An interactive to create front and back covers for books.
Szoter
Annotate, crop, resize, add comments, adjust colors for images and screen shots online. Also, save and share with friends.
Hackpad
Make classroom projects and group work easier with this resources and collaboration.
RESOURCES
Knowmia
Find short video lessons on various concepts from teachers worldwide.
Scooter Design Challenge
An interesting […]
