Thinking on Their Feet: Instructional Carousels
TeachersTeacher CafeInstructional carousels are a great way to have learners up on their feet and moving. If you are not familiar with the Carousel, it is a tool for discussion in which prompts or questions are posted at stations around a room. Groups move about from station to station commenting and discussing in intervals. An interesting way to see topics through different lenses.
Higher Education Strategy Associates
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Five- Minute Film Festival: Virtual Field Trips
TeachersListeningTeacher CafeVirtual field trips can take your class places wouldn't be logistically possible in the real world. This edutopia post showcases great options to inspire your own virtual adventures.
Does The Current Education Model Make The Grade?
TeachersEducationTeacher CafeFutureA panel of experts discuss issues with education and what the future may hold. Watch the debate and have your own discussions with colleagues.
Spark Student Curiosity Through Increased Classroom Engagement
TeachersTeacher CafeIn order for students to learn, they must be engaged in what they are doing, which sparks further curiosity and greater achievement. For today's educational leaders who want to encourage greater curiosity and learning, the key is encouraging greater engagement.
Three Awesome Educational Games Hiding in Plain Sight
TeachersGamingTeacher CafeGame-based learning, and the developers who identify with it today, have come a long way since then and gotten much closer to closing the gap. With lighter curriculum constraints, they flourish and feature rich cross-disciplinary and truly 21st century learning experiences.
Hamburger icon: How these three lines mystify most people
TeachersDesignTeacher CafeThis hamburger icon has become a common symbol on our smartphones, tablets and computers. But, many ask, what is it, where did it come from, and do people really know what it means? Read the article to find out more about the hamburger icon.
Teaching Grit Cultivates Resilience and Perserverance
TeachersTeacher CafeOne fifth- grade teacher from New Hampshire is putting the idea of teaching grit into action. Students learn ideas about grit while they set and work toward their own goals. All the while, learning valuable lessons and overcoming frustration and distraction.
5 Must-Watch Documentaries on Education
TeachersEducationTeacher CafeIf you are seeking out new and unique perspectives on what education means around the world, these films are for you.
Why I Got Rid of My Teacher's Desk
TeachersTeacher CafeDoes moving or getting rid of a teacher's desk change the classroom dynamic? The article by Matthew R. Morris gives you a glimpse into a classroom without a teacher's desk.
My Maps- Create and Edit Maps in Google Drive
TeachersTeacher CafeTechnologyMy Maps makes it easy to create simple custom maps with up to three layers on them. With My Maps enabled in Google Apps, students and teachers will be able to create, save and edit maps from their Google Drive dashboards.
60 Ways To Use Twitter In The Classroom By Category
TeachersTeacher CafeTechnologySocial media offers some great opportunities for learning in the classroom, bringing together the ability to collaborate, access worldwide resources, and find new and interesting ways to communicate in one easily accessible place.
Mr. Glue Stories- An Interactive and Recordable Story App
TeachersReadingTeacher CafeMr. Glue Stories is an entertaining new story app that allows you to create one-of-a-kind adventures, which can be personalized to include names, artwork and voice. When it is finished, the masterpiece can be saved and then shared with teachers, family and friends.
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.
Note Taking Skills For 21st Century Students
TeachersTeacher CafeWritingNote taking skills aren't just automatic. We tell students "take notes" but they have no idea what that means. What makes "good notes". What do they write down? How should notes look?
Dear Water: You Are a Blessing
TeachersEnvironmentTeacher Cafe"Dear Water" is a poem written by Kenyan Schoolgirls and it's absolutely beautiful. It's an ode of gratitude to the recently drilled borehole in their community, which has freed up their time to attend school instead of walking long distances to fetch water.
Unlocking the Secret of Student Satisfaction
TeachersMental HealthTeacher CafeThe publication of the National Student Survey (NSS) results always prompts a renewed interest in aspects of the student experience. This was especially true this year, as the NSS included the first cohort to graduate since the 2012 tuition fee reforms, allowing us to see the impact of higher fees on student satisfaction.
12 Fun Speaking Games For Language Learners
TeachersGamingSpeakingTeacher CafeHave you ever asked a question to your English language class, only to be answered with complete silence and blank stares? At one point every English teacher has had the struggle of encouraging students to speak.
Stress Reduction Techniques for Teachers (in 10 Minutes or Less)
TeachersMental HealthTeacher CafeIf you are running on empty; or worse, you don't realize you're running on empty because you haven't checked in with yourself since September, it might be wise to take a few moments to recharge your batteries.
Sites to See: Grammar
TeachersGrammarTeacher CafeAre you looking for ways to spice up your next grammar review? Do you need supplemental materials for students who are struggling with grammar issues? Check out these websites for resources for teaching grammar.
Literacy Through Photography for English-Language Learners
TeachersPhotographyTeacher CafeThe use of photographs provides a novel way to engage in analyzing text. Students can verbally describe their observations, ideas, and analysis in addition to listening to the ideas of their classmates. Students are able to practice the needed for processing and organizing their thoughts in order to be ready to write about them.