My Maps- Create and Edit Maps in Google Drive
Teachers Teacher Cafe TechnologyMy Maps makes it easy to create simple custom maps with up to three layers on them. With My Maps enabled in Google Apps, students and teachers will be able to create, save and edit maps from their Google Drive dashboards.
60 Ways To Use Twitter In The Classroom By Category
Teachers Teacher Cafe TechnologySocial media offers some great opportunities for learning in the classroom, bringing together the ability to collaborate, access worldwide resources, and find new and interesting ways to communicate in one easily accessible place.
Sir Ken Robinson: Creativity Is In Everything, Especially Teaching
Teachers Creativity Teacher CafeWhat is Creative Teaching? The nature of creativity is how it relates to the idea of intelligence in the arts, the sciences and other areas of human achievement. There are two concepts to keep in mind: imagination and innovation.
Note Taking Skills For 21st Century Students
Teachers Teacher Cafe WritingNote taking skills aren't just automatic. We tell students "take notes" but they have no idea what that means. What makes "good notes". What do they write down? How should notes look?
Dear Water: You Are a Blessing
Teachers Environment Teacher Cafe"Dear Water" is a poem written by Kenyan Schoolgirls and it's absolutely beautiful. It's an ode of gratitude to the recently drilled borehole in their community, which has freed up their time to attend school instead of walking long distances to fetch water.
Unlocking the Secret of Student Satisfaction
Teachers Mental Health Teacher CafeThe publication of the National Student Survey (NSS) results always prompts a renewed interest in aspects of the student experience. This was especially true this year, as the NSS included the first cohort to graduate since the 2012 tuition fee reforms, allowing us to see the impact of higher fees on student satisfaction.
12 Fun Speaking Games For Language Learners
Teachers Gaming Speaking Teacher CafeHave you ever asked a question to your English language class, only to be answered with complete silence and blank stares? At one point every English teacher has had the struggle of encouraging students to speak.
Sites to See: Grammar
Teachers Grammar Teacher CafeAre you looking for ways to spice up your next grammar review? Do you need supplemental materials for students who are struggling with grammar issues? Check out these websites for resources for teaching grammar.
Literacy Through Photography for English-Language Learners
Teachers Photography Teacher CafeThe use of photographs provides a novel way to engage in analyzing text. Students can verbally describe their observations, ideas, and analysis in addition to listening to the ideas of their classmates. Students are able to practice the needed for processing and organizing their thoughts in order to be ready to write about them.
What is Dyslexia?
Teachers Disability Teacher CafeA short video from TED-Ed explains in just four minutes what dyslexia is all about.
How to Unleash the Genius in Your Students
Teachers Leadership Teacher CafeInspired by Google's 20 percent time initiative, teachers are introducing classroom Genius Hour.
Epic BYOD Tools (51 You Can Use Now)
Teachers Teacher Cafe TechnologyTeachers have access to every device under the sun. Now what apps are you going to use? Here are the apps or app categories that are recommended. Try them and test some out at your school and in your classrooms.
Create Digital Mashups In Class
Teachers Creativity Teacher CafeOne way to creatively integrate technology in classroom learning is through the use of various digital forms, in a digital mashup. To create a digital mashup, students blend different types of content where they practice different types of literacies in a single learning activity.
What Does the Next- Generation School Library Look Like?
Teachers Future Reading Teacher CafeWhat do libraries need to be doing to bring people back through their doors? With so many alternative ways to find information, libraries are now adapting and adding non-traditional elements to expand their offerings.
InstaGrok
Teachers Teacher Cafe TechnologyInstaGrok is a interactive concept map search engine where you can research any topic and customize or share. It is great for understanding mind maps and gathering material for research. It is fun and exciting for students to use and explore online resources.
Teacherprenuers: We're Here to Inspire
Teachers Teacher CafeTeacherprenuers work to create unique experiences for students that supercharge learning and increase engagement. This article, written by Vicki Davis, describes what teacherprenureship looks like in the classroom and how you can show the craftsmanship of teaching every day.
Long Awaited Features Added to Google Forms
Teachers Teacher Cafe TechnologyTeachers have been asking for a long time if you can limit responses and shuffle the question order on Google Forms. Well, now the answer is yes!