Real World Projects
Just read about a class where students are clamoring to enroll. Student teams in the classroom are designing, building and creating all sorts of stuff. Follow this up with incredible authentic assessment where students present and “sell” a client on the finished product. And, they are doing it both, on time and within budget.
What […]
How do I go about Integrating Technology into the Curriculum?
The first step in integrating technology into the curriculum is to sit down and plan carefully. Using a template would help you in this function.
The template below can act as a starting point for integrating these tools into your classroom. Remember, the goal isn’t to use technology just so you can say you […]
How to Use Flowcharts in Your Classroom?
Flowcharts in the classroom are graphical representations of students’ thinking processes. It allows students to chalk out their ideas and thoughts in a logical and organized fashion, giving them the freedom to come back and reflect on it. With this method, a student is able to describe a sequence of events or actions […]
What is Sheltered Instruction?
Sheltered Instruction (SI) is a method of teaching English Language Learners that fits the recommended model of culturally responsive education. The goal of SI is to help ELLs develop content knowledge, language proficiency, and academic skills at the same time.
Most ELLs are in mainstream classrooms for most or all of the day. SI […]
Teacher Resources, Tools & Giveaways for the week ( Sep 8 – 15, 2012)
TOOLS
Chatzy
Create password protected virtual chat rooms instantly. You can invite students, parents or colleagues via email to join the secure chat.
Transcribe
Easily transcribe any audio file
Powtoon
Create captivating and visually engaging presentations easily.
RESOURCES
Library thing
Find books, connect with people, share and interact in this online book club.
Periodic Videos
Reinforce understanding of chemical elements and the periodic table […]
Personal Best
In the weekly team meetings that we have at Professional Learning Board, we start each meeting with a “segue.” This is a time when each person on the team takes a minute to share about their business best and personal best of the week. Over the weeks, I have realized that this extra […]
How do I Introduce Comic Making in the Classroom?
Comics have always been of interest to children. It generally acts as a distraction from their studies. One way to counter this is to introduce comics into the students’ learning process. This will help make the learning process fun, helping you battle the digital distractions that the students face.
Introducing comics or comic making […]
How can I Support a Student with Bipolar Disorder in School?
Bipolar Disorder, also known as manic-depressive illness, is a brain disorder that causes unusual shifts in mood energy. It can also make it hard for someone to carry out day-to-day tasks, such as going to school or hanging out with friends.
Symptoms of bipolar disorder are severe. They are different from the normal ups […]
How does the Pace of Instruction Impact Motivation in the Classroom?
When students are instructed at a quick pace, they generally show a higher rate of academic engagement and lower rate of misbehavior. Hence, it is a useful tool for motivation in the classroom.
To accomplish a rapid rate of group instruction:
Align instructional content to match learner’s skill levels. This ensures a high rate of […]
Teacher Resources, Tools & Giveaways for the week ( Sep 1 – Sep 8, 2012)
TOOLS
Weekis
An easy to use intuitive interface that can be used to plan your week.
Deadline
Set up reminders and organize all your appointments and meetings.
RESOURCES
Essay Map
An interactive that helps students to develop an outline and write meaningful essays.
Congruent polygon
Reinforce the math concept of congruent polygons using this worksheet.
Web Apps
Learn more about using Microsoft Web Apps […]
