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 […]
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 […]
Color in the Classroom
They say that the colors around us make an impact on our moods and emotions. While orange invokes excitement, plain white is said to be cold and dull.
In a classroom situation, its often much more than the color of the wall paint. We usually have bulletin boards, students’ artwork, furniture and other things […]
How can I make my Classroom even more Student-Centered?
A student-centered classroom is one in which students take an active interest and are directly involved in the process of learning. The teacher structures the lessons taking into consideration the needs of the students both as individuals and as a group; and encourages them to take charge of their own learning.
Students are encouraged […]
What do you do when your Students Don’t Want to Study?
As we talk about student-centered classrooms, it occurs to me that for most students, learning is not a priority. Ask the average student why they like going to school, and they’d probably say that they like recess, sports or hanging out with friends.
We understand that students like to hang out and do things […]
How can I use a Timeline in the Classroom as a Creative Learning Tool?
Learning events in their chronological order is a challenge for most students. Memorizing the antecedent and precedent happenings of an event through rote technique may be overwhelming. In order to overcome this challenge and promote active learning, teachers may introduce the use of a timeline in the classroom.
Timelines are graphical representations of a […]
What are some Bulletin Board Ideas for a Season Theme?
Seasonal Boards help create a feeling of celebration in the classroom. Teachers can use them to highlight seasonal events like holidays, sports, and festivals.
One of the most popular bulletin board ideas is to ask children to bring a picture from their holiday along with a small write up on it. These pictures and […]
What is the Blended Learning Approach?
Dziuban, Hartman and Moskal, 2004, stated that “Blended learning should be viewed as a pedagogical approach that combines the effectiveness and socialization opportunities of the classroom with the technologically enhanced active learning possibilities of the online environment, rather than a ratio of delivery modalities.” Simply put, blended learning approach is an integrated instructional […]
What is a Master Notebook System?
Being organized helps us plan ahead to be efficient and perform better while disorganized behavior results in a messy cluttered way of approaching tasks and often has a negative impact on performance. Students who are disorganized spend more time and effort searching for the necessary tools and information instead of focusing on the […]
