As a former K-8 and HS level classroom teacher, I was always disappointed to see kids who were being trained that a paragraph should have the following elements: I am going to tell you…

The number of foreign students enrolling in schools has been increasing in the UK and elsewhere for several years now. There are undeniable benefits to this as students who learn alongside people from different countries gain perspectives that they would not otherwise have.

Digital technology is quickly becoming ubiquitous in our society. The vast majority of individuals now travel with at least one device on their person. This has its advantages, as people can gain access to real time information as well as communicate with social contacts and business associates. It is also useful for day to day activities such as travel times, geolocation and weather information. And this trend is going to continue as new technology continues to be developed.

Every teacher knows that understanding is the key to good knowledge. However, teachers have to cover so much material during classes that it’s hard to ensure that your students get valuable knowledge by just lecturing and occasionally doing some exercises for practice.

In 2014, and in my book, “The Innovator’s Mindset,” I wrote about the notion of “school vs. learning,” and it was summarized in the image below by Sylvia Duckworth:

As many of you know, Socrative joined the Showbie family this summer, creating a suite of classroom workflow and assessment tools. Since then, we’ve been hearing from lots of teachers who are happily using the two apps alongside one another in their classrooms. While we have plans for more formal product integration in the future,…

Collaborative learning has many benefits. It: develops higher level thinking skills builds self-esteem in students; improves oral communication skills; enhances student satisfaction with the learning experience. Yet fear of losing classroom control and creating gaps in content coverage can often cause teachers to back off and resort to a didactic teacher led approach. We’re bringing…

The precious minutes of class are quickly ticking away and, as always, you have another class directly afterwards. Looking for an efficient way to gather end of class feedback and have it organized for you? Exit Tickets are your solution! An Exit Ticket is a quick check exercise that takes place in the last five…

The introduction of a new technology can sometimes bring feelings of trepidation and fear. It can be scary. But no need to worry, let’s embrace Bill Murray’s mantra from What about Bob “baby steps”. With these 3 recommendations, you and your students can gain comfort, maintain a positive attitude and make the most of your…