How Can Teachers Use The SAMR Model To Integrate Apps In The Classroom?
Design, develop and integrate learning technologies to support high levels of learning achievement…
Learning is the ultimate goal of the education system. Enabling and enhancing student learning is thus the driving force behind all classroom decisions. It naturally follows, that apart from the theoretical underpinnings and practical aspects of using apps in teaching, the […]
How can Teachers make Learning “Meaningful” to Students?
Engage your students with the study material, encourage them to participate in the class, and collaborate with each other for “real” learning…
We live in an ever changing world. Facilitating active and deep learning is absolutely valuable. It is the learner who should be responsible for the learning, however, the teacher should become a […]
STEM In Every Classroom
A lot of schools and districts today are seriously considering STEM and how they can bring STEM into their classrooms. STEM programs help students gain skills in the application of science, technology, engineering and math. These programs can often be complex and challenging and include exciting projects like building robots, cars and other […]
How Does UDL Work In A Diverse Classroom?
Universal Design for Learning can make your lessons more accessible and fun…
A classroom is made up of students with different qualities and capabilities. Therefore, teachers serve a growing number of students with diverse abilities.
Learning is a natural or habitual pattern of acquiring and processing information in a classroom situation. However, the core concept […]
How Can Teachers Encourage And Promote Critical Thinking Among Their Students?
Elevate your students’ mental workflow beyond just memorizing…
Researcher Dr. Peter Facione states, “Education is nothing more, nor less, than learning to think!”. All educators today agree to the fact that students must become critical thinkers in order to become true learners. Applying critical thinking in the classroom enables and encourages learners to speculate, […]
Engineering and Design
You might have read about about how a 3D printer was used recently to create an implant for a person who needed a new ribcage.
A few years ago, a 3D printer was more like a fancy toy, but today it is being used to save a person’s life. Similarly, as you encourage students […]
How Can Teachers Incorporate Encouragement InTo The Classroom?
As educators, you have the most unique relationship with students, and thus your interaction with them is just as important as the content you teach…
It’s surprising that many teachers never ask their students what they want, need and expect to gain from the class. Asking these simple things shows that you actually […]
How Can Teachers Use Digital Media To Improve Teaching And Learning?
Customize learning materials and methods to each individual using digital media
Reaching all learners is challenging, particularly in a classroom where print-based materials, pencil and paper, and traditional teaching methods predominate. These inflexible materials and rigid methods assume that all students will work towards goals in the same way, using the same media […]
How Can Teachers Make Reading Meaningful For The Student?
Help your students build ‘text to life’ connections with these essential elements of reading success…
Reading is an essential component of learning. Often when students struggle within a specific subject matter, it is because of underdeveloped reading skills.
Range of Reading Ability
The range of reading ability in any given classroom is approximately 2/3 of the […]
How Can Teachers Help Students Overcome Their Fear Of Physics?
If physics is giving your students a hard time, here’s a look at some apps that are sure to keep students engaged and learning…
Many students may think, “Physics is difficult and confusing.” That’s right, it is! There are so many branches and so many theories of physics that many find it overwhelmingly hard […]
