Wonderopolis
Teachers Teacher CafeActivities for learning at all ages. Short stories and videos with real questions asked by kids about things everyone wants to know about.
Addressing Chronic Absenteesim
Teachers Teacher CafeAbsent students are a huge issue, read the below on what administration and educators can do, as well as some key points on preventing the problem.
GeoStory
Teachers Teacher Cafe WorldA new way of telling stories. This unique website uses interactive maps, video, captions and links with short readings and vivid images to share geological information and sites. There are several different countries and places highlighted for your students to explore!
Flubaroo- A New Add-on in Google Drive
Teachers Teacher Cafe TechnologyTransform your grading using the Add-on tool in Google. Flubaroo takes online assignments and evaluates them. It has the ability to send the results to students with or without answer keys. Learn more about it and do not forget to watch the video!
Trello
Teachers Productivity Teacher CafeTrello is a great tool for group projects, day planners and personal use. It will keep students organized and on track through each step.
Cambridge Webinars
Teachers Teacher CafeA wide range of free webinars for teachers. Review the dates, times and topics listed on the website. Support material is also provided in pdf form along with detailed instructions on how to access and how to view recorded webinars.
Ship or Sheep?
Teachers Speaking Teacher CafePronunciation practice with minimal pairs. This website has the image, phonetic symbol and pronunciation for each word. Great practice for students of all ages.
The Neuroscience Behind Stress and Learning
Teachers Neuroscience Teacher CafeActivities for learning at all ages. Short stories and videos with real questions asked by kids about things everyone wants to know about.
Why Storytelling in the Classroom Matters
Teachers Teacher CafeThere is plenty of information in this article written by Matthew James posted in July. Read about everything from how to become a better storyteller, interactive storytelling to all the benefits.
ShowMe
Teachers Teacher Cafe TechnologyShowMe is an online learning community where anyone can learn and teach any topic. The iPad app lets you easily create and share video lessons. Get the app now and start learning and teaching. Make sure you try Markup by ShowMe.
Volcaroo
Teachers Speaking Teacher Cafe TechnologyAn online digi-recorder that is probably one of the most user-friendly. Record-Stop- Email. A voice recording website where you record a message and email it to yourself. Try it with your class today.
Alternative to Homework: A Chart For Teachers
Teachers Teacher CafeRe-think the learning process with the strategies presented in the chart. Try one of the alternative activities today with your class instead of the traditional homework assignment.
Netflicks Academy
Teachers Listening Teacher Cafe TVThe Best Educational Videos Available for Streaming, and article by Michael J. Petrilli has been collecting the best titles in terms of education. These kid-friendly topics will please both students and parents alike.
Games and Activities for Large Classes
Teachers Gaming Teacher CafeA great website with a variety of tested games and activities for teachers with large groups of students.
Curbing Cheating
Teachers Teacher CafeRead through the articles and find workable strategies to problems involving students who cheat. There are articles on prevention, plagiarism and problem behaviours.
Vocabulary
Teachers Reading Teacher CafeA vocabulary learning platform with images, games and activities for all types of classrooms. A resources for teachers and students to practice vocabulary.
Public Webcasts
Teachers Education Teacher CafeEDUCAUSE 2014 Annual conference has sessions that you can view live, or in recorded forms. Topics for the sessions range from "Flipping Out over the Flipped Classroom?" to "Badging to Support Professional Development and Career Building".
Chrome Extensions for Teachers, Students and Academics
Teachers Teacher Cafe TechnologyA website with a list and links for 15 user-friendly Google Chrome extensions to make a positive difference in your educational experience online.
Dealing with Challenging Students
Teachers Relationships Teacher CafeA quick review of of strategies that can be used to deal with challenging students in the classroom. In the article by Mark Boynton and Christine Boynton you will read about relationship, academic and disciplinary strategies.
Four Activities to Jump-Start Teamwork Among Teachers and School Leaders
Teachers Leadership Teacher CafeThe article written by Gayle Allen suggests that school leaders and teachers can overcome the challenges they face with innovation, connections and understanding.
Culture of cruelty: why bullying thrives in higher education
Teachers Culture Psychology Teacher CafeIn an environment where discussion, debate and criticism are encouraged, undermining behaviour can flourish. Read the full article posted by Sam Farley and Christine Sprigg at the following link.