Earth Day Activities
TeachersEnvironmentTeacher CafeEducationEarth Day is April 22 and it serves as an important reminder of how each one of us needs to do our part to care for the planet. Technology is a fantastic way to get students to travel around the world and view ecological devastation or get students to research changing climate over time. With Apps and web tools, students can learn and share their ideas on social media.
Jellybean Scoop- Free Daily Readings
TeachersListeningTeacher CafeEducationTechnologyJellybean Scoop provides material for different levels of accessibility. Each article provides audio and more importantly, they also provide interactive exercises for each article. It is also possible to have a class account and registration is easy to do.
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.
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.
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.
Spelling Takes Work With New Words
TeachersTeacher CafeWritingEducationLanguageDo 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
8 Ways to Reignite the Creative Spark When You're Feeling Burned Out
TeachersMental HealthTeacher CafeEducationCreativityThere 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.
When Social and Emotional Learning Is Key to College Success
TeachersRelationshipsTeacher CafeEducationMental HealthWhile test scores can predict academic success, self-management and relationship skills may better prepare students to thrive and graduate.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Higher Education Strategy Associates
TeachersEducationTeacher CafeDaily reflections on issues, trends and data in higher education. Review recent posts and sign up for daily emails.
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.
Five Mistakes to Avoid When Using Technology as a Teaching Tool
TeachersTeacher CafeTechnologyEducationTechnology can be a great way to engage students and bring learning alive. If you are planning a lesson which relies on the use of digital technology as a teaching tool there are a few common pitfalls you should take care to avoid.