Livestreams and Dynamic Video Content Engage and Inspire Students
Teachers Teacher Cafe TechnologyIdeas for Live streaming, Skype in the classroom and Virtual reality in one quick article by Meghan Bogardus Cortez. With so much happening with EdTech in classrooms, this short article has great ideas to get started.
Tools To Boost Essay Writing
Teachers Teacher Cafe WritingNine tools collected from around the web for you to highlight to your students who need a boot in their essay writing. Tools ranging from writing tips, grammar help, and aids for distraction they are all listed here.
#STAYFRESH
Teachers Education Teacher CafeIdeas and tidbits for new teachers! A full list of interesting ideas and fresh takes some old ideas for a successful school year.
Everything Dice Related
Teachers Gaming Teacher CafeOver 40 resources all linked to dice and all educational of course! Take a look at all of the different ways to utilize this classroom resource.
Teaching and Learning - Podcasts
Teachers Productivity Teacher CafeA variety of topics and themes are discussed in these podcasts. Download and listen anywhere! Topics of these podcasts range from testing and writing to teacher autonomy and take less time than your morning commute.
12 Common Reasons Students Don't Read & What You Can Do About It
Teachers Reading Teacher CafeWhy don't students read more? There are many reasons, and it also depends on the individual student. Gathered here are some of the most common reasons students do not read and some ways to begin to address the issue.
Literature's Emotional Lessons
Teachers Books Teacher CafeGrappling with the way books make students feel- not just analytical skills- should be part of the English curriculum.
Recording Feedback with Screencastify
Teachers Teacher Cafe TechnologyIf you have never thought of using a video for sharing feedback, it is now time to start. Screen casting as you provide comments and feedback. Capture your entire desktop with Screencastify.
TED-Ed Talks Recommended by Students for Students
Teachers Teacher CafeAll videos listed are those chosen by students for students from the TED-Ed global community. Did your favourites make the list?
How to Make Learning Effective
Teachers Neuroscience Teacher CafeWith the background on the principles and fundamentals of learning, along with the neuroscience behind it, you can get the most out of your students during class time with them.
8 Living Artists Every Educator Should Know
Teachers Art Teacher CafeHere are a few living artists to get you started at looking at the connections that can be made between the subjects and the themes that you might be addressing with your students.
Chasing The Definition Of An Academic Argument
Teachers Teacher CafeThe importance of argument in college and careers is stated by Joseph M. Williams and Lawerence McEnerney as defining argument not as, "wrangling" but as "a serious and focused conversation among people who are intensely interested in getting at the bottom of things cooperatively".
The 4 Properties of Powerful Teachers
Teachers Self Teacher CafeA quick read of the properties that combines make a powerful teacher. A mix of personality, planning, passion, and presence all form the basis of excellence in teaching.
What Sperm Whales Can Teach Us About Humanity
Adults Animals Nature PhotographySperm whales are only at the surface for about 15 or 20 minutes at a time, yet photographer Brian Skerry is able to capture beautiful moments of these giant undersea predators.
Jamie Cooks Italy | Sausage Risotto
Adults Culture FoodThree more of Jamie’s fantastic recipes from Jamie Cooks Italy are here for you to enjoy! We’ve got some really comforting dishes including the most delicious Sausage Risotto cooked on the roof of the iconic Fiat building in Turin! Make sure you watch these and try them yourself. Bellissimo!
What if cracks in concrete could fix themselves?
Adults Construction Science TechnologyConcrete is the most widely used construction material in the world. It can be found in swathes of city pavements, bridges that span vast rivers and the tallest skyscrapers on earth.