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 […]
How Can Teachers Use Curriculum Compacting To Improve Teaching And Learning For Gifted Students?
Curriculum Compacting can dramatically reduce redundancy, and challenge gifted students…
All gifted learners are entitled to learning that respects their differences and meets their needs. But how can a classroom teacher find time and energy to provide this environment? The answer – Through the integration of effective strategies into everyday instruction.
Why meet their […]
BUSTED! 3 Popular Math Myths
Being good at math is not about natural ability, it’s all about effort.
For many people, working with numbers can be stressful. However, when people are confident in their ability to understand and solve mathematical problems, the world becomes an easier place to navigate. Tasks such as budgeting, choosing the best insurance plan, or […]
