How Differentiated Instruction Works: Why Louder & Slower Does Not
Differentiated 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 …
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Teaching Methods, Tools & Strategies
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The Common Core Math Standards: 8 Foundational Practices
Are you ready to implement the Common Core math standards in your classroom? Although content has not changed greatly, methods of teaching have. Learn …
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Five Methods of Getting Students to Class on Time: Win the Tardy Battle
It can be tempting to ignore the problem of late students. After all, aren’t we always told to choose our battles wisely? However, if you fail to …
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11 Powertips for Classroom Management: Running Your Class Just Got a Little Easier
Even the best teachers can use a little extra help managing their classroom every now and then. Here is a round-up of what I consider my most powerful …
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Taking Back Control of Your Classroom: Hitting the "Reset" Button
The first few days of school are exciting as a teacher gets to know his or her class and establishes routines and procedures. As the year progresses …
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Using a Small Group Card Assignment System for Middle or High School Students
Assigning students to groups can be a challenge in the higher grades. Leaving students to pick their own groups almost always ends with several …
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Visual Literacy Activities and Skills Assessments
After 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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Visual Literacy Skills Assessment Example
When I became interested in visual literacy skills I had trouble finding an assessment that would work for my students, so I created one of my own. …
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Visual Literacy Instruction in All Grade Levels: What is Visual Literacy and Why Should we Teach It?
This academically detailed look at incorporating visual literacy instruction in to the K-12 classroom includes what it is and how it can be used …
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Increasing Student Participation & Rewarding Students Without Using Candy
Have you ever bought candy with your hard earned cash, just to give it away to your students in an effort to reward and/or motivate them? This is an …
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