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.
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.
5 Myths About Teaching in a Virtual Classroom
TeachersEducationTeacher CafeTechnologyWritingLGBTQIAWritingWith every new method of teaching comes new issues and in turn solutions to those issues. Here are five myths of teaching in a virtual classroom all of which bring new ideas and approaches to learning.