Chasing The Definition Of An Academic Argument
TeachersTeacher CafeWritingLGBTQIAWritingThe 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".
How to Make Learning Effective
TeachersNeuroscienceTeacher CafeWritingLGBTQIAWritingWith 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.
TED-Ed Talks Recommended by Students for Students
TeachersTeacher CafeWritingLGBTQIAWritingAll videos listed are those chosen by students for students from the TED-Ed global community. Did your favourites make the list?
Recording Feedback with Screencastify
TeachersTeacher CafeTechnologyWritingLGBTQIAWritingIf 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.
12 Common Reasons Students Don't Read & What You Can Do About It
TeachersReadingTeacher CafeWritingLGBTQIAWritingWhy 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.
Teaching and Learning - Podcasts
TeachersProductivityTeacher CafeEducationA 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.
Everything Dice Related
TeachersGamingTeacher CafeEducationOver 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.
#STAYFRESH
TeachersEducationTeacher CafeIdeas and tidbits for new teachers! A full list of interesting ideas and fresh takes some old ideas for a successful school year.
Tools To Boost Essay Writing
TeachersTeacher CafeWritingEducationNine 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.
Livestreams and Dynamic Video Content Engage and Inspire Students
TeachersTeacher CafeTechnologyEducationIdeas 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.
Lessons From a Teacher of the Year
TeachersFamilyTeacher CafeWritingLGBTQIAWritingAs 2018 Georgia Teacher of the Year, John Tibbetts explains sometimes teachers learn from students in unexpected ways and amazing ways. He tells the story of a struggling students who confesses that she was the first person in her family to graduate from high school.
The Big List Of Class Discussions
TeachersTeacher CafeListeningSpeakingWritingLGBTQIAWriting15 formats of structuring a class discussion to make it more engaging, more organized, more equitable, and more academically challenging. If you have struggled to find effective ways to develop students' speaking and listening skills, this is your lucky day.
Optimizing Google Classroom For The Way You Work
TeachersEducationTeacher CafeTechnologyWritingLGBTQIAWritingAs education evolves, so do the needs of students and teachers. Google Classroom has updated Classroom to give teachers more control over how they organize everything.