6 Types of Socratic Questions that Stimulate Learning
6 Types of Socratic Questions that Stimulate Learning
What is it?
A technique founded by the late Greek philosopher Socrates, Socratic Questioning is method of using Reflective Questions to draw answers from students.
Purpose of Socratic Questioning:
The primary purpose of Socratic Questioning is to channel and refine student thought processes to challenge their accuracy […]
Online vs Hard Copy Gradebooks: Pros and Cons
Online vs Hard Copy Grade books: Pros and Cons
Classroom technology is constantly changing. The long reach of technology has even influenced the way teachers store their students’ grades. Gone are the old ways of recording grades on paper. Instead, teachers are presented with a wide variety of online tools for recording and tracking […]
SELF-STUDY: Mobile Technology in the Classroom (5 hours)
No longer will cell phones distract from learning.
Mobile devices can be an integral part of learning, when used intentionally. Teachers integrate smartphones, tablets, iPads, Kindle and more into everyday classroom activities while achieving learning targets. In this course, teachers learn strategies for procurement of devices, how to screen apps, […]
Interactive Student Notebooks in the Classroom
Utilize this learning tool to engage students in their learning as well ensure students are staying on track with their work.
How can teachers use Interactive Student Notebooks in the classroom?
Interactive Student Notebooks are a one-stop destination, a “go to” resource for students to organize and compile their classwork.
Getting Started
The general outline of the […]
What is the SAMR Model for Technology Integration?
What is the SAMR Model for Technology Integration?
Application of technology in classrooms enables us to modify, facilitate and enhance the process of active learning. But the increasing number of technology options can make the selection and integration process of classroom technology confusing and challenging. This confusion can be abated by the application of […]
Boosting Mobile Security: Safety Tips for Students
Boosting Mobile Security: Safety Tips for Students
Smartphones are an integral part of students’ lives. At this juncture, the question needs to be asked – how safe are they? Mobile security is certainly a cause for concern, especially considering the presence of rampant digital threats. It’s important that students understand and apply any built-in […]
6 Simple yet Effective Methods for Encouraging Active Student Participation in the Classroom
There is nothing more rewarding than a classroom full of active and responsive students. Active student participation adds quality and depth to the teaching and learning processes. But as important as “student engagement” is to the learning process, most teachers will tell you that it’s not always easily attained. Motivating and getting students […]
Parents In The Classroom
I recently read about a school in Rhode Island that holds classes for parents. What is the subject you ask? Common Core mathematics–a class held for parents to learn how they can help their elementary-age child with math homework.
The classes have brought about a mixture of both positive and negative feedback. While some […]
The Layered Curriculum Approach to Learning
Understand the different learning styles of students and how to implement differentiated instruction in the classroom. This approach can help create an effective learning environment for every student.
What is the Layered Curriculum Approach to learning?
Students differ in their abilities, intelligence and learning styles and are in need of differentiated instruction. The Layered […]
What is the Just in Time Teaching Strategy?
What is the Just in Time Teaching Strategy?
George Novak, the founder of the Just in Time Teaching Strategy (JiTT), defines it as a “teaching and learning strategy based on the interaction between web-based study assignments and an active learner classroom.” It embodies a combination of a flipped classroom and technological and formative assessments […]
