In the continuous rise of social media across the world, educators are relishing the opportunities presented by networking platforms. By utilizing Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, and other social media platforms, teachers can connect with students and other teachers to provide new dimensions of engagement within a classroom. (more…)
The start of a new school year means starting fresh, with a plethora of opportunities for growth, and probably a hectic first couple of days. We researched and read multitudes of back to school tips and tricks that are accessible online to teachers. (more…)
Ten or fifteen years ago, if a student had their phone out in class it would earn them a trip to detention, or a stern look from their teacher at the very least. Now, districts across the country are embracing “Bring Your Own Device” (BYOD) or “Bring Your Own Technology” (BYOT) policies. Technology is pricy, and BYOD or BYOT allows schools to stretch their budget by using the money elsewhere, while still implementing technology into their curriculum. (more…)
A school’s or district’s budget can sometimes run out quickly, and educators find themselves having to decide between new materials for students, technology, software, or even maintenance for the school. (more…)
Summer has arrived! The hundreds (maybe even thousands) of students in your district are gathering their books to complete their summer reading requirements and prepare for the next school year. Although summer is not as relaxing a time for superintendents as it is for students, you can take advantage of the slower season to catch up on summer reading. (more…)
School’s (almost) out! For kids, this means no homework, popsicles, and more time with the family. Parents get creative in order to keep their children busy, and teachers take advantage of the time off to rest, reflect, and prepare for the next school year. (more…)
What do you think of when you hear the words “student assessment”? For many, just hearing the phrase can bring unwelcome images of high-stakes standardized testing. Thankfully, that’s not the only tool teachers have to gauge student progress. Essentially, there are two types of classroom assessment: formative and summative. (more…)
Towards the end of the school year, there’s a palpable change in school environment. “Everyone’s just burned out—even the principals and office staff,” says Camille Gardner, who just finished her 12th year teaching elementary students. “It’s a struggle, to be quite honest. It’s really hard.” We asked a few veteran teachers what advice they would give a new teacher during those painful last few weeks. Here’s what they had to say: (more…)
Teacher Appreciation Week happens to fall during what some teachers consider to be the craziest time of year. With summer fast approaching and year-end testing, teachers and students alike are ready to be done. It can be hard to find the motivation to finish—and it’s often the time that teachers feel the least appreciated. (more…)
Albert Einstein said, “Education is what remains after one has forgotten what one has learned in school.” Many times, students seem to focus their attention and energy on memorizing concepts and doing schoolwork in order to get good grades and do well on exams. But one can argue that after the papers are turned in, after the final exam has been graded, when they are not thinking about the next test, the knowledge remaining is what they have truly learned. (more…)