Here are some of our favorite new ways to incorporate technology into your teaching. Create a Virtual Field Trip in Google Earth Engage students by showing them the places they are learning about in real life. With the internet and a little bit of preparation, it is possible to take your students on a […]
Blogs are a free (and fun!) way to connect with students and parents outside of the classroom. It’s simple to get started – all you need is something to write about. Share new teaching ideas, classroom successes, or plans for the year. Here are 5 reasons to start blogging! 1. Connect with students […]
Understand Your Users Each school is unique and will require its own makerspace based on its students and community. It is important to start developing your makerspace by taking these users into consideration. Look at what gets your students excited and how can you transform their interests to foster new ideas. Take note of the […]
What is it? Book Creator is a way for students and teachers to express their creativity through the creation of books. The application can be used both on Google Chrome as well as on the iPad. Using Book Creator, students and teachers are able to include and combine text, images, audio, and video, giving them […]
1. “To teach is to learn twice over.” – Joseph Joubert 2. “A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops.” ~ Henry Brooks Adams 3. “Treat people as if they were what they ought to be and you help them become what they are capable of becoming.” ~ Goethe 4. “One […]
Effective parent-teacher communication is crucial to student success. Students who feel their parents take an interest in their studies are more likely to succeed academically. There are many strategies that teachers can use to develop strong relationships with parents: Let Students Show-Off Students love to share their school successes with their parents. Take-home folders […]
Keep parents and students informed An app platform allows teachers and faculty to send immediate alerts and updates. It ensures that parents and students are aware of any changes or important deadlines. A study by the Michigan Department of Education found that children of involved parents are more likely to do better in school. Most […]
It can be challenging to sift through the immense amount of tech resources that are available to teachers! Here are a few of our favorites, selected based on ease of implementation, usefulness, and student engagement. Mindmeister This is the website for those who have too many thoughts. Mindmeister is an online mind mapping tool that […]
What are they? The popularity of the maker movement has created a large push for students to learn about the STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) in their early education. Schools among all levels of the education system are implementing an area for students to explore the STEM field. The areas are known as […]
Schools can’t do it alone! The people and businesses in the surrounding community can be a valuable (but often overlooked) resource to help students succeed. According to this report, schools with the highest number of community and parent volunteers have the highest test scores. Community involvement with a school promotes real-world learning and a broader […]
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