Highlights from Google's First Online Education Conference
TeachersFutureTeacher CafeEducation...Google'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
TeachersTeacher CafeEducationLanguageIf 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
TeachersCultureMental HealthTeacher Cafe...Family 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
TeachersCreativityTeacher CafeTechnology...Technology 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.
TeachersTeacher CafeEducationCreativityA 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
TeachersTeacher CafeTechnologyEducationAn 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
TeachersGamingTeacher CafeEducation...Learning 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
TeachersTeacher CafeEducationMental HealthAre 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
TeachersPhotographyTeacher CafeTechnology...The 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
TeachersTeacher CafeEducationLanguage...A 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
TeachersTeacher CafeWritingEducation...There 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
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.
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.
Summer Tips for Top Teachers
TeachersTeacher 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
TeachersTeacher CafeTechnologyHere 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
TeachersTeacher 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
TeachersTeacher 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
TeachersTeacher 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
TeachersTeacher 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.
4 Common Mistakes That ESL Teachers Make When Planning Lessons
TeachersTeacher CafeLesson plans are tools to help teachers navigate the learning journey. So whether you are a novice or a pro, here are four things to avoid that will ensure your lesson plans take you on the correct route.
Deeper Learning in Practice
TeachersTeacher CafeEducators need to support the skills needed for higher education and beyond in order to create life long leaners. By thinking differently about what is happening in the classroom teachers can support students to develop these skills.