CHRISTMAS MEGA MIX | A Jamie Xmas/Thanksgiving compilation
AdultsCreativityCultureFoodWe've gone back to the archives to give you all you will need to make your Christmas go with a bang. Sit back and enjoy nearly half an hours worth of Christmas crackers.
Ancient Mesopotamia 101 | National Geographic
AdultsCreativityHistoryIndustryAncient Mesopotamia proved that fertile land and the knowledge to cultivate it was a fortuitous recipe for wealth and civilization.
Exploiting Infographics for ELT
TeachersCreativityTeacher CafeEducation...In his blog Nik's Quickshout, Nik Peachy informs us of different ways to use these visually arresting and vocabulary rich resources in the ELT classroom. He also gives tips about finding and selecting the best infographics for students and designing appropriate tasks to accompany them. Infographics easily lend themselves to a vocabulary, writing or even a grammar lesson and are perfect for visual learners.
Storybird
TeachersReadingTeacher CafeEducation...Storybird is a website that allows students to make and read short stories accompanied by beautiful illustrations. The site is easy to use and the great artwork stimulates students' creativity and story-telling skills. Completed stories are easy to share with peers and other classes on any device.
6 Youtube Lessons for Building Better Instructional Videos
TeachersCreativityPhotographyTeacher Cafe...Here are some great new ideas and examples from Youtube on creating your own instructional videos for blended learning classrooms like ours.
Why Storytelling in the Classroom Matters
TeachersTeacher CafeEducationCreativityThere 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.
How a Moveable Space Can Ignite Creativity in the Classroom
TeachersDesignTeacher CafeEducation...What is "design thinking"? It combines hands on learning (tinkering) with independent problem solving methodologies. This type of creative process is used in many design disciplines, like architecture, engineering and game design.
Tiny Tap
TeachersCreativityProductivityTeacher Cafe...A free DIY app creation platform for making your own games, interactive lessons and presentations. With this app you can even create music activities, and illustrated stories.
Once Upon a Device- Reading Activities
TeachersReadingTeacher CafeEducation...Often, teachers have to use material that is older than the students, written in archaic language, and that take place in countries and imaginary worlds our learners have no experience with. Activities should help learners visualize and experience these worlds and have a better understanding of the mindset of the characters. Many apps inspire creativity and provide multimedia rich experiences and story creation.
Timeline Creations: Sutori
TeachersCreativityReadingTeacher Cafe...Create and explore with your students today. Sutori is a website that allows users to create timelines in visual ways. Teachers can post content, ask questions and elaborate on answers.
Creating Materials For ELL's and ESL
TeachersCreativityTeacher CafeEducation...The article, "Technologically and linguistically adventurous EFL teacher" written by Sandy Millin shares ideas on how to create material for your students. She offers tips and techniques to building your own resources along with extra tools to experiment with.
Creating Meaningful Experiences Through Video
TeachersCreativityPhotographyTeacher Cafe...In today's digital world, one of the greatest powers we have is the ability to tell our stories- and share them with the world. Teaching students how to tap into that power not only makes learning more meaningful, but it positions them to take their place in digital society.
Components of Digital Learning: How Technology Changed the Learning Landscape
TeachersCreativityTeacher CafeTechnology...Technology is making it easier to create interactive learning lessons and helping students reach mastery of their learning goals in the classroom. Students are becoming increasingly engaged in the material when they have access to technology and when instructors use tools to help them communicate both during and outside of class.
End the Year with the Best. Final. Ever.
TeachersTeacher CafeEducationCreativityA middle school English and Digital Media teacher shares her best end of year project to engage excite students at the end of term. Now, a collaborative, small group final project that students complete and present to their peers within the class period is standard. It was such a success that now it is used every year.
7 Ways to Deliver Excellent Lesson Plans That Stick
TeachersTeacher CafeEducationCreativityEven when you are sure you have created the perfect lesson sometimes they can fall flat in the classroom. Your lesson plans content may be solid but still gets lost in translation from the page to the classroom. Here are seven ways to deliver lesson plans that stick with your students.
7 Apps for Student Creators
TeachersCreativityTeacher CafeCreation based tasks promote higher-order thinking, encourage collaboration and connect students to real-world learning. There are a handful of interesting and dynamic apps that turn your students into creators with the leadership of teachers.�
Making Learning Visible: Doodling Helps Memories Stick
TeachersCreativityTeacher CafeShelly Paul and Jill Gough had learned that doodling while taking notes could help improve memory and concept retention, but as instructional coaches were reluctant to bring the idea to teachers without trying to out. They found that doodling causes one to listen at a different level.
Sir Ken Robinson: Creativity Is In Everything, Especially Teaching
TeachersCreativityTeacher 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.
Create Digital Mashups In Class
TeachersCreativityTeacher 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.
Creativity in the Classroom
TeachersCreativityTeacher CafeEducation expert, Sir Ken Robinson notes that in factories of the 20th century, creativity was not valued. Yet in the startups of the 21st century, it's critical for success. What can teachers do- right now- to prepare students for the of the future?
8 Ways to Reignite the Creative Spark When You're Feeling Burned Out
TeachersMental HealthTeacher CafeEducation...There is nothing that puts a damper on your creativity quite like feeling burned out. For many careers, it can be tough to have to be creative at a moment's notice- especially when you are swamped with other work. Here are eight ways you can get creative when you are feeling burned out.