10 Steps for Avoiding Teacher Burnout
TeachersSelfTeacher CafeA few steps to get back the feeling that teaching is actually worth it .Instead of avoiding the issue, take positive steps to move forward.
4 Online Education Trends for 2014
TeachersFutureTeacher CafeLearning on the go, learning at the speed of need, gamification and videos are the leaders in new educations trends of 2014.
Tips to drastically Improve Your English Listening (ESL)
TeachersListeningTeacher CafeThis article will reveal the best and most effective tips, strategies and techniques to improve your ESL student's listening ability.
12 Ways Teachers are Using Social Media in the Classroom
TeachersSocial MediaTeacher CafeIs social media relevant? There is a myth about social media in the classroom that if you use students will be Tweeting or Snapchatting while you are trying to teach.
Resources for Lower Level Learners
TeachersMusicTeacher CafeEducationTechnologyAn extensive list of online resources from Larry Ferlazzo, for students that are lower level. Resources ranging from alphabet exercises to music and phonics will help every teacher add something new to their class.
Building Positive Relationships
TeachersRelationshipsTeacher CafeEducationWhen teachers get to know their students, they can make better decisions about the curriculum, instructional strategies, classroom management, and assessment. Here are a few ways to maintain positive student-teacher relationships.
A Step by Step Guide to Create Class Facebook Groups
TeachersTeacher CafeEducationSocial MediaTechnologyCreate a digital presence today for your class using Facebook. A great choice as a hub for students to create, post, and discuss in a virtual space that is different than a traditional blog or message board.
Teaching Students the Skills of Expert Readers
TeachersReadingTeacher CafeEducationThe most effective way for students to learn reading strategies is through explicit and direct instruction. It is important for teachers that model these strategies to the class to give students a clear understanding of they were given the task and to complete it properly.
The Golden Rules for Engaging Students in Learning Activities
TeachersTeacher CafeEducationResearch suggests that considering the following interrelated elements when designing and implementing learning activities may help increase student engagement behaviorally, emotionally, and cognitively, thereby positively affecting student learning and achievement.
ESL Speaking Activities
TeachersSpeakingTeacher CafeEducationLanguageBuild your bank of resources with some free online resources for speaking practice. On this website, they have printables and projectables. Don't forget to upload your own resources to share as well.
10 Quick-and-Easy Methods For Checking Understanding
TeachersTeacher CafeEducationA huge part of teaching involves determining student levels of understanding. As teachers check for understanding, they are able to formulate, reconfigure and differentiate, so learning outcomes reach their highest potential.
Three Ways To Avoid The October Slump
TeachersTeacher CafeEducationA quick read to get yourself and your class back on track when you feel that October slump starting to creep into your classroom.
Conversation Strategy: Asking for a Response
TeachersTeacher CafeEducationLanguageA sample lesson plan for conversation strategy: asking for a response, is a great one to add to your files. This ESL conversation activity is for any age of learner and uses simple dialogue and conversation questions to improve conversation skills.
Blogging With Students
TeachersTeacher CafeEducationSocial MediaA step by step giuide that help teachers set up and learn the process of blogging with your class. The site has several helpful tips and videos to show how to move through each step. Start blogging with your class today!
The Best Sites For Learning About The World's Different Cultures
TeachersTeacher CafeEducationCultureLarry Ferlazzo's list of the best resources online for teaching and discussing cultures in the ESL classroom includes topics such as food, geography, and family. There are some great resources listed for educators to use in lessons.
3 Types of Summer PD That Won't Ruin Your Summer Vacation
TeachersTeacher CafeEducationThe nice thing about summer learning is having choices. Find an opportunity that allows you to further your learning without sacrificing your holiday. There are several experiences that are readily available for all educators.
The Complete Guide to Snapchat for Teachers and Parents
TeachersTeacher CafeTechnologyEducationSocial MediaSnapchat is a video messaging and sharing application where users can take photos, record videos, add text and drawings and send them to specific recipients. In order to better understand the uses of Snapchat, check out the complete guides for teachers and parents to make the most of the experience.
Is Stress in the Classroom Contagious?
TeachersMental HealthTeacher CafeEducationWhen teachers feel stressed they may not be the only ones paying the price. Students' stress levels are being elevated as a result of their teacher's exhaustion, and maybe vice versa. A new UBC study has found a strong "stress contagion"- between teacher's occupational stress and student's psychological strain.
Pen Pals in the 21st Century
TeachersTeacher CafeWritingEducationCulturePen pals provide an opportunity to break down classroom walls. Whether you connect your class with another state or another country, it serves the same purpose. It gives students the chance to see things outside of their walls. Take advantage of some of the great options available.
Podcast: Teaching Languages, Tips and Techniques
TeachersListeningTeacher CafeEducationLanguageCarla Arena a language educator joins Vicki Davis the @coolcatteacher in a discussion on sharing advice on teaching languages. Do you struggle with students with different learner abilities or levels in one class? - how do you handle this? Carla has some great advice.
The Behavior Battle: High and Low Tech Solutions
TeachersTeacher CafeEducationHealthStudent behavior can eat up precious classroom time and for most, they start out strong and dwindle down over time. Strategies are complex and need a lot of dedicated personnel and time. Here are some of the best methods from high tech to low tech teachers are trying today.