Digital Portfolios: An Essential Tool in Every Classroom
Digital Portfolios: An Essential Tool in Every Classroom
If teachers were to rate strategies and tools as essential to students’ learning process, digital portfolios would likely rank very highly. Here are some of the reasons why:
Explore Potential of All Students:
Digital portfolios are an archive of student performance and achievement. It helps to unlock the […]
Components of Sheltered Instruction
Components of Sheltered Instruction
It is not uncommon to see one or more English language learners (ELL) in the class. To help them learn, teachers often use the Sheltered Instruction model, a teaching method that simplifies content to make it more comprehensible for ELLs. The instruction model aims at helping ELLs develop academic skills, […]
Co-Teaching Models for the Inclusive Classroom
Co-Teaching Models for the Inclusive Classroom
There is diversity in our modern classrooms. Laws like the Individuals with Disabilities Act and No Child Left Behind Act have emphasized the need for inclusive classrooms, in which students with special needs learn in standard classrooms.
To create an efficient and effective inclusive classroom and learning program, some […]
Using Twitter in the Classroom
Using Twitter in the Classroom
The use of Twitter in the classroom has always been a controversial topic. While some teachers embrace the idea, others wrestle with it. Ultimately, the decision boils down to the question, “why should I use Twitter in the classroom?” Here are some reasons why:
Active Student Participation:
Twitter helps to remediate […]
What is Digital Citizenship?
Technology is an integral part of our students’ lives. That said, it is essential to teach students to be good digital citizens and use technology responsibly.
Digital citizenship is the acceptance and adherence of norms outlining appropriate behavior and responsible use of technology and participation in the virtual world. “Digital citizens” are individuals who […]
Improving Student Learning with Kidwatching
Improving Student Learning with Kidwatching
Kidwatching is the technique of observing students purposefully or intentionally to learn more about them.
The primary aim of kidwatching is to help teachers understand how students learn. By closely observing student behaviors and actions in classrooms, teachers can identify and gain insight into student interest, strengths, learning styles, behavior, […]
Concept Maps Vs. Mind Maps
Concept Maps Vs. Mind Maps
It’s easy to confuse concept maps with mind maps. Both are visual mapping tools that represent information visually and simplify learning. The similarities, however, end here. Concept maps differ from mind maps in terms of functioning and structure. It is important to understand these differences as this can help […]
Empowering Students Through Learning Contracts
Empowering Students Through Learning Contracts
A learning contract is a written agreement between students and their teacher that outlines behavioral and learning goals, actions, and tasks the student pledges to perform to achieve academic success.
Use of learning contracts can empower students as they:
Encourage students to reflect on their readiness to learn.
Motivate students and facilitate […]
5 Prevalent Internet Dangers that Threaten Digital Safety
5 Prevalent Internet Dangers that Threaten Digital Safety
Student use of the internet and its applications is at an all-time high. In fact, the digital world is rightly said to be the modern student’s playground. But just as there are many positive and productive uses for the internet, there are also dangers in […]
Co-Teaching in the Classroom
Co-Teaching in the Classroom
Co-teaching is a strategy in which teachers pair up to share responsibilities of the classroom. Co-teaching partnership usually exists between general and special education teachers.
Why Co-teach?
Co-teaching helps teachers to:
Build and strengthen student-teacher relationships as it allows for more individualized attention
Provide specialized instructions to students based on their learning styles
Improve teaching […]
