What are Question Walls?
What are Question Walls?
A question wall is a space in the classroom where students can write down their questions. A question wall is made by covering one wall of the classroom with butcher paper, or chart paper. The power of the strategy lies in the type of questions written on the wall as […]
Secure Students’ Digital Safety with Internet Safety Pledges
Secure Students’ Safety with Internet Safety Pledges
Reports of the internet’s risk to students’ digital safety and security have strengthened the need to guide students to be digitally responsible citizens. It is important, therefore, to educate students on the guidelines of digital safety. Students can be responsible for their own digital awareness and behavior […]
Empowering Students Using the Partner Talk Strategy
Empowering Students Using the Partner Talk Strategy
Partner Talk, or the “turn and talk” strategy, is a simple learning strategy in which students pair up and learn by discussing and sharing their thoughts and ideas on the material. The collaborative strategy can serve:
As a warm up activity to retrieve information learned in previous classes.
During […]
3 Creative Applications of Timelines in the Classroom
3 Creative Applications of Timelines in the Classroom
The most obvious application of timelines is to teach historical facts and dates. The linear presentation of information is clear and easy for students to follow and learn. Modernization has broadened the scope of this visual tool, and here are some ideas for how to use […]
7 Tips to Implement Videos Effectively in the Classroom
7 Tips to Implement Videos Effectively in the Classroom
Videos are fun and interesting to use – but what makes videos exceptional resources for the classroom? Videos are effective because:
They cater to multiple learning styles.
Videos activate visual memory.
Students are more attentive and focused when videos are used.
On the downside, it is easy for students […]
What is a Makerspace?
What is a Makerspace?
A makerspace refers to a workstation where students collaborate, explore, share, make and learn. The facility generally located in the classroom or library, and can be equipped with tools ranging from high-tech to no-tech, with emphasis on stimulating students’ curiosity, discovery, creativity and invention.
Need for Makerspace
Makerspace originates from the […]
Rubrics in Learning
Rubrics in Learning
Rubrics are scoring tools with clear guidelines for assessing and grading students work. However, in the classroom, rubrics have a far more important role than just an assessment tool as it:
Increases Transparency: The guidelines provided by rubrics increase transparency at three levels:
They define what is considered high-quality work, and what each […]
Enriching Learning Through Virtual Field Trips
Enriching Learning Through Virtual Field Trips
Teachers have long looked towards technology to elevate learning experiences in the classroom. The importance and need for practical and reality-based learning has opened the doors to different approaches, among them being virtual field trips.
Virtual field trips are digital exploration of our world using a collection of […]
5 Best Concept Mapping Tools for the Classroom
5 Best Concept Mapping Tools for the Classroom
The concept map is a visual learning tool that helps students identify relationships between concepts and ideas. The tool, which is a form of graphic organizer, categorizes information hierarchically. The central concept or theme is written in a box or node at the top of the […]
Online Gaming: Safety Tips for Students
Online Gaming: Safety Tips for Students
Many students take interest in online gaming as a means of entertainment and social connection. Increased ownership of devices like smartphones and has made it easier for students to access these games. They can choose from a wide variety of online games, ranging from social to Massive Multiplayer […]
