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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.�
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
5 Ways to Help Your Students Become Better Questioners
TeachersTeacher CafeEducationCreativityWorking within an answer-based education system, and with cultures where questioning may be considered a sign of weakness, teachers must go out of their way to create conditions conducive to inquiry. Here are some suggestions on how to encourage more questioning in the classroom and hopefully beyond it.
Three Ways to Engage Students In and Outside the Classroom
TeachersCreativityTeacher CafeEducationWhen students become directly engaged in the learning process, they take ownership of their education. The following learning activities have helped to engage students in and outside the classroom. These strategies also help to keep your teaching relevant, fresh, and creative.
The Scientific Benefits of Boredom
AdultsCreativitySciencePsychology...Boredom makes you more creative, altruistic, introspective, and helps with autobiographical planning.
Build Summer Underground Swimming Pool
AdultsCreativityEnvironmentDIYToday we built an Underground Swimming Pool. Its a hot season so we built a pool and continue with the construction of our Temple.
Can you solve the Leonardo da Vinci riddle?
AdultsCreativityMathYou've found Leonardo da Vinci's secret vault, secured by a series of combination locks. Fortunately, your treasure map has three codes: 1210, 3211000, and... hmm.