No education today would be complete without teaching digital etiquette and internet safety. From appropriate behavior on social media, to crafting …
Continue ReadingThe concept is a little different from flipping a house, but the end result is similar. Flipping your classroom can make learning in the classroom …
Continue ReadingWe know that reward and punishment works and there is nothing wrong with using it to a point. However, at some point we need students to start …
Continue ReadingIf you are familiar with the movie Talladega Nights then you remember the mantra of Ricky Bobby who had one focus - “I wanna go fast.” Boredom is the …
Continue ReadingAh, summer! Time to kick back, relax, read a book, and NOT think about work. This is one of the best parts of our job after all. However, it may be …
Continue ReadingCollaboration is simply the art of students working together to solve problems and come up with solutions they would have never though of on their own …
Continue ReadingIn this article, you’ll learn how to save time and energy but cutting things out that don’t need to be there! Too many teachers get burned out and end …
Continue ReadingAlthough everyone loves a good cupcake recipe, Pinterest can be used for so much more than that. Teachers should be aware of the great resource …
Continue ReadingDifferentiated instruction is a buzzword that won’t be going away anytime soon. As an instructor it is one of the best things you can do to make …
Continue ReadingAre you ready to implement the Common Core math standards in your classroom? Although content has not changed greatly, methods of teaching have. Learn …
Continue ReadingAssigning students to groups can be a challenge in the higher grades. Leaving students to pick their own groups almost always ends with several …
Continue ReadingAfter thorough research on the topic, I developed several lesson plans to teach visual literacy skills to my students. Read these sample lesson plans …
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