The 5 Critical Categories of Rules
Teachers Teacher CafeThere has always been debate of whether rules are needed or students are better off with free choice. If you are struggling with rules in your classroom, the attached article provides an overview of different categories with class examples.
Team-Building Games That Promote Critical Thinking
Teachers Gaming Teacher CafeStudents must be engaged and cooperation must be practiced, and often. The following team-building games can promote cooperation and communication, help establish a positive classroom environment and - most importantly- provide a fun, much needed reprieve from routine.
Highlights from Google's First Online Education Conference
Teachers Future Teacher CafeGoogle's first ever online education conference started with the simple question, "How do we prepare the students of today to be the digital leaders of tomorrow?" A series of presenters offered their answers to that very question.
Grow ELL Vocabulary
Teachers Teacher CafeIf you teach English-language learners, you know what a challenge it an be to keep vocabulary instruction fresh and engaging. The link will take you a list of shared teacher favourites for growing ELL vocabulary.
Today's Teacher: Educator, Motivator and Therapist
Teachers Culture Mental Health Teacher CafeFamily stress, poverty and psychological issues are three factors which are the white elephant in the room for all of us in education. Many of these are seen as huge issues for students but they are not recognized as primary barriers.
Components of Digital Learning: How Technology Changed the Learning Landscape
Teachers Creativity Teacher Cafe TechnologyTechnology 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.
End the Year with the Best. Final. Ever.
Teachers Teacher CafeA 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.
How To Make Google Flashcards
Teachers Teacher Cafe TechnologyAn easy visual guide to make your own set of flashcards within Google Drive. Using Google Spreadsheets and Flippity you can have your own set of flashcards.
Top 7 Board Games to Learn English While Having Fun
Teachers Gaming Teacher CafeLearning English in fun ways can be a challenge for teachers, using board games can create a fun and positive learning environment while increasing vocabulary and other skills. Remember to choose a game that is right for your students.
Mistakes I Made As A New Teacher
Teachers Teacher CafeAre your students in an environment where they are supported in learning from their mistakes? Learning from mistakes can be a powerful way of helping students learn. But the value in learning mistakes isn't just limited to our students.
8 Ways 3D Scanning is Poised to Change Education
Teachers Photography Teacher Cafe TechnologyThe learning process is about to take on a new dimension. The introduction of new 3D cameras and 3D scanning and printing devices are coming closer to classrooms than ever before.
How To Create Alphabet Books
Teachers Teacher CafeA quick tool that teachers can show students how to use so they can practice new vocabulary words with this alphabet organizer.
Blogging With Students In 5 Simple Steps
Teachers Teacher Cafe WritingThere is increased engagement by sharing with an authentic audience. Blogging encourages reflection, collaboration and communication. Follow the steps provided to start blogging with your class.
Five Mistakes to Avoid When Using Technology as a Teaching Tool
Teachers Teacher Cafe TechnologyTechnology 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.
7 Ways to Deliver Excellent Lesson Plans That Stick
Teachers Teacher CafeEven 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.
Summer Tips for Top Teachers
Teachers Teacher CafeTake time to improve your best asset- you. Here are 12 tips to level up your teaching this summer. Read through the article and try some new ideas for next semester.
10 Things Every Teacher Should Know How To Do Using Google Doc's
Teachers Teacher Cafe TechnologyHere are some tricks to improve your experience with google Doc's. Google has many features that have proven to be very powerful for educators. Learn how to utilize the tools and features to improve your Google Doc experience.
Save Teacher Weekends: 6 Ways to Spend Less Time Grading Essays
Teachers Teacher CafeIt's never going to be a walk on the beach, but it can get easier, especially with a little advice from other teachers. The trick is to change your thinking about what it means to grade and essay. Instead of asking: "What errors can I mark in this essay?", ask "What comments can I make to help this student?".
Stay in MINT Condition in your Classroom
Teachers Teacher CafeA simple strategy (MINT) to stay in top form in your classroom to ensure all instructions are delivered in the most effective way. MINT is an acronym, M= Materials, I= In or out of seats, N= Noise level, T= Time. Teacher clarity has a positive influence on student achievement, read the article for ways to use this method in your classroom.
Teaching Is Harder-And More Rewarding- Than Ever
Teachers Teacher CafeEducators today are under intense pressure to innovate, reinvent, flip, somersault and dive into new methodology. This means more opportunity for teachers, but also more work, new thinking and new resources.
The Heart of Teaching
Teachers Teacher CafeWhat does it mean to be a great teacher? Of course credentials, knowledge, critical thinking and all other faculties of intelligence are important. However, a great teacher should be much more than credentials, experience and intelligence.