Art Classroom Design Layout Plan: Tips for Younger or Older Students
Art rooms can either be a joy or a headache. Here are some great ideas to help you get started in the right direction. Whether you are looking for a …
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An Overview of Reading Programs & Publishers For All Grade Levels
Right now, there seems to be no shortage of K-12 reading programs. Publishers are having to work hard to make sure that their series’ stand out …
Continue ReadingA Look at How and Why Social Media Is Transforming Education
Want to know how social media sites like YouTube and Twitter can help you become a better teacher? Why do an overwhelming majority of college …
Continue ReadingLearner Centered Teaching Strategies Take the Drudgery out of the Classroom Experience
The teacher shouldn’t be doing all the work. It’s the students, after all, who are supposed to be getting an education. Learner centered …
Continue ReadingTips for Assessing Students With a Literacy Portfolio or Profile
Educators are always on the lookout for innovative ways to evaluate student learning. Profiles of a student’s work provide a long-term view of …
Continue ReadingTop 3 Teacher Lesson Planning Software For Macs: Reviewed by a Teacher
There are a lot of options for teachers when it comes to writing lesson plans. Mac users, take planning to the next level by learning about lesson …
Continue Reading"Second Life" Educator Teaching Tools: How to Use SLOODLE
Looking for a tool to use in your classroom to get students involved and excited about learning? Second Life is an exciting virtual reality program …
Continue ReadingResearch About the Read Aloud Activity and Lesson Plan
Research shows that read aloud lessons improve reading. These activities for Pre-K to high school students will give teachers ideas on how to plan a …
Continue ReadingWhy and How Can Teachers Implement Constructivism in the Classroom?
Constructivism has its origins in the Russian psychologist Lev Vygotsky’s work on child development and education. Its emphasis on active …
Continue ReadingA Guide to the Uses of Digital Tablets in the Classroom
Thousands of educational apps and software programs are used to reach today’s mobile and constantly-connected generation of students every day. …
Continue ReadingIdeas for Reading Lessons for the Author's Purpose for Elementary
Understanding author’s purpose helps readers understand what the author wrote and why he or she uses certain language. These reading lessons …
Continue ReadingBehavioral Intervention Strategies in Education for the Elementary Classroom
Do you need intervention strategies for behavioral problems in the classroom? Read on for a review of classroom management and intervention strategies …
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