Teaching and Learning - Podcasts
Teachers Productivity Teacher CafeA 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.
12 Common Reasons Students Don't Read & What You Can Do About It
Teachers Reading Teacher CafeWhy 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.
Literature's Emotional Lessons
Teachers Books Teacher CafeGrappling with the way books make students feel- not just analytical skills- should be part of the English curriculum.
Recording Feedback with Screencastify
Teachers Teacher Cafe TechnologyIf 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.
TED-Ed Talks Recommended by Students for Students
Teachers Teacher CafeAll videos listed are those chosen by students for students from the TED-Ed global community. Did your favourites make the list?
How to Make Learning Effective
Teachers Neuroscience Teacher CafeWith 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.
8 Living Artists Every Educator Should Know
Teachers Art Teacher CafeHere are a few living artists to get you started at looking at the connections that can be made between the subjects and the themes that you might be addressing with your students.
Chasing The Definition Of An Academic Argument
Teachers Teacher CafeThe 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".
The 4 Properties of Powerful Teachers
Teachers Self Teacher CafeA quick read of the properties that combines make a powerful teacher. A mix of personality, planning, passion, and presence all form the basis of excellence in teaching.
What Sperm Whales Can Teach Us About Humanity
Adults Animals Nature PhotographySperm whales are only at the surface for about 15 or 20 minutes at a time, yet photographer Brian Skerry is able to capture beautiful moments of these giant undersea predators.
Jamie Cooks Italy | Sausage Risotto
Adults Culture FoodThree more of Jamie’s fantastic recipes from Jamie Cooks Italy are here for you to enjoy! We’ve got some really comforting dishes including the most delicious Sausage Risotto cooked on the roof of the iconic Fiat building in Turin! Make sure you watch these and try them yourself. Bellissimo!
What if cracks in concrete could fix themselves?
Adults Construction Science TechnologyConcrete is the most widely used construction material in the world. It can be found in swathes of city pavements, bridges that span vast rivers and the tallest skyscrapers on earth.
Using Reflective Mapping To Help Grad Students Understand Their Transferable Skills
Teachers Education Teacher CafeA walk-through of a workshop designed to assist grad students with understanding their own transferable skillsets. This reflective mapping tool will help students gain and recognize confidence in their skills and experiences.
How BYOD Programs Can Fuel Inquiry Learning
Teachers Teacher Cafe Technology"Instead of this just being a technology initiative, it really is an instructional initiative, so all of us from different departments can get on the same page." (Tim Clark, coordinator of instructional technology of Forsyth County Schools in Georgia).
5 Myths About Teaching in a Virtual Classroom
Teachers Education Teacher Cafe TechnologyWith 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.
Is Micro-learning The Solution You Need?
Teachers Education Teacher CafeIs bite-sized learning for you? The learning strategy is largely known for quickly closing skill and knowledge gaps. It seems to be an ideal approach for many. What is Micro-learning?