The 13 Most Innovative Schools in the World
TeachersEducationTeacher CafeWorldInnovation can look like a lot of things, like incorporating new technology or teaching methods, going on field trips, rejecting social norms or partnering with the local community. It can be a floating school, like the one in Lagos, Nigeria or one blind of gender, like in Stockholm, Sweden.
Mid-Year Reflection: Setting PD Goals
TeachersSelfTeacher CafeWinter can be a great time to pause and reflect on things happening in your classroom and career. Taking the time to stop and reflect on what you have done and looking to the future to see what tasks lie ahead.
5 Tech Trends that Could Supercharge Education in 2016
TeachersTeacher CafeTechnologyThe technologies of the future are already making their way into education, and others are poised for mass distribution in 2016. As science fiction author, William Gibson said, "The future is already here- it's just not very evenly distributed."
Becoming a Better Teacher: Articles For New and Not-So-New Teachers
TeachersLeadershipSelfTeacher CafeThe literature on teaching and learning is diverse- one of its finest features. It can do a great job of shaping this broader thinking if it's sampled across disciplines, topics and categories.
Eight Smart Ways to Use Social Media in Universities
TeachersSocial MediaTeacher CafeIt is easy to dismiss apps such as Snapchat and Instagram as mere distractions, but they can work wonders for learning and teaching. So what apps could you be using to lighten your load and liven up your teaching?
6 Fetching News Article Resources for ESL Students Online
TeachersReadingTeacher CafeAre your students are taking interest in those popular stories popping up on their social media feeds? If so, give them the knowledge the yearn for with this collection of student focused news resources.
Student Motivation in EFL
TeachersEducationTeacher CafeSparking student motivation in EFL is an important part of any teacher's function. Effective teachers will make sure that students know WHY they need to learn the language that is the target of the lesson. There are several strategies an instructor can do to drive student motivation in the classroom.
Stop, Start, Continue: Conceptual Understanding Meets Applied Problem Solving
TeachersSelfTeacher CafeWellnessWhat should we stop doing? What should we start doing? What should we continue doing? United World College asked these questions with an intimate group of students, faculty and family in a remote Vancouver Island location with the aim to get better at what they were doing.
Tips on Giving Attention to Individual Students in a Large Class
TeachersLeadershipTeacher CafeHow do you teach a large class and still give all students the attention they deserve? It is never easy to do. No matter how old or which level they are in, they deserve as much attention as we can give. Here are the top ten tips to achieve this.
When Social and Emotional Learning Is Key to College Success
TeachersRelationshipsTeacher CafeEducation...While test scores can predict academic success, self-management and relationship skills may better prepare students to thrive and graduate.
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.
New Voice Typing and Editing for Google Docs
TeachersTeacher CafeTechnologyEducationIt is a quick and easy way to get ideas out of your head, and into a document. So try out Voice typing and editing today!
5 Epiphanies for Reaching the Unreachable Learner
TeachersTeacher CafeEducationRelationshipsRamy Mahmoud, a Secondary Science teacher and university lecturer describes his experiences with reaching his unreachable student. From the start, he was defiant. Until 5 epiphanies created understanding between them.
7 April Fool's Day Pranks For Teachers
TeachersHumorTeacher CafeEducationForget the old tricks like filling Oreos with toothpaste or hiding rubber bugs on chairs. Here are seven pranks that will require a spatula because afterwards you will need them to scrape your students' minds off the floor.
Five Ways to Create More Teacher Rockstars in Your School
TeachersLeadershipTeacher CafeEducationAll teachers should feel like rockstars in the classroom and be able to earn that praise. Here are five ways school leaders can create a culture that motivates all teachers in your school to take a risk and try something new.
Keep That Bounce: Nurture Your Resilience as a Teacher
TeachersMental HealthTeacher CafeEducationLet's face it, teaching takes resilience- the ability to "bounce back" from an unanticipated change or disaster. Fostering resilience will help you keep your head up as a new teacher and keep going in the years ahead. The more you nurture your own grit and resilience, the more you'll be able to do the same for your students.
National Geographic "Listen & Read" Resources
TeachersListeningReadingTeacher Cafe...National Geographic has several simple non-fiction "Listen & Read" stories, great for language learners to use in class or at home.
Spelling Takes Work With New Words
TeachersTeacher CafeWritingEducation...Do you ever wonder how many times students should copy new words? Here are two articles that dive into the issue. The articles provide suggestions and strategies for learning to spell new words.
Set Expiration Dates For Access to Google Drive, Docs, Sheets and Slides
TeachersTeacher CafeTechnologyEducationOwners can now set expiration dates on Google Docs, Slides and Sheets. Temporary access to any online material can be set and monitored by the owner. A teacher can now set a date for students to make a copy of an assignment and any access after a deadline, it will be denied.
20 Collaborative Learning Tips And Strategies For Teachers
TeachersTeacher CafeEducationThe idea of collaborative learning has a lot to do with Vygotsky's idea of the "zone of proximal development". It considers what a students can do if aided by peers and adults. By considering this model for learning, we might consider collaboration to increase students' awareness of other concepts. Here are some ways to include best practices for collaborative learning in the classroom.
Best Resources For Creating Infographics
TeachersDesignTeacher CafeEducationInfographics are visual representations of data designed to help communicate information clearly. They are great for English Language Learners, and the rest of us, too! To see examples of some of the best ones visit the linked sources.