Three Ways to Engage Students In and Outside the Classroom
TeachersCreativityTeacher CafeEducationWhen students become directly engaged in the learning process, they take ownership of their education. The following learning activities have helped to engage students in and outside the classroom. These strategies also help to keep your teaching relevant, fresh, and creative.
TED-Ed Blog
TeachersTeacher CafeEducationMediaFrom sports to samurai, here are lessons that bring the classroom to life. A series of online videos featuring lessons worth sharing.
The Best Websites For Developing Academic Skills and Vocabulary
TeachersTeacher CafeEducationInternet Culture...The latest from Larry Ferlazzo's collection of The Best....series of lists. This list of academic English resources will help English Language Learners and native-English speakers alike in developing a mastery of academic English.
Five Proven Hacks to Help Students Tackle Revision
TeachersTeacher CafeWritingEducation...We know more about the science of learning than ever before, but too few pupils use these strategies when preparing for exams. Working smarter involves using your time and energy efficiently, but many students still do not use the most effective strategies.
Online Resources For Students Not Literate In Their Home Language
TeachersReadingTeacher CafeEducation...Students not literate in their home language can have challenges, including the fact that most online resources require some degree of literacy. Here are a few online resources that can be helpful.
Mastering the Art of Presenting
TeachersLeadershipTeacher CafeEducationBeing able to give an effective presentation is essential to your career success. Christine Kelly, provides pointers on how to do so.
7 Good Resources For Learning About Mount Everest
TeachersNatureTeacher CafeWorld...Here are a group of resources to consult when teaching about Mount Everest and the surrounding area.
10 Free Apps and Tools for Staying Organized
TeachersTeacher CafeTechnologyEducationGet ready to start the next school year off right with being organized. There is no one-size-fits-all. It is all about finding something that works for you and pick something that you can and will actually use. There are lots of options for you to choose from.
25 Attention Getters To Calm A Noisy Classroom
TeachersTeacher CafeEducationTeachers, we all know the value of having good attention getters to calm a noisy classroom. Here is a list of several of the best attention getters in one place.
Random Word Generator
TeachersTeacher CafeVocabularyEducationTry this random word generator to mix-up your lessons. The website even has a different search tool for nouns, verbs and sentences.
The Cycle Of Reflective Thinking
TeachersTeacher CafeEducationAs a teacher, you do a thousand things a day- it's high time that you stopped, took stock in you're doing, you're doing it, and it's going. It's a cycle, which means it can be practiced and refined.
Using Emojis to Teach Critical Reading Skills
TeachersReadingTeacher CafeTechnology...Internet- inspired trends may not seem important, but the way students seamlessly navigate emoji usage is similar to critical reading skills practiced in class. Emojis offer an engaging opportunity to transfer digital skills to a written context.
9 Ed-Tech Tools to Help Boost Essay Writing
TeachersTeacher CafeWritingEducationEssay writing is an import skill. Check out these nine tools that can help your students become empowered learners.
Ten New Videos About The Total Solar Eclipse
TeachersScienceTeacher CafeEducationHere is a range of different video resources about the total solar eclipse.
6 Ed Tech Tools To Try Out
TeachersEducationTeacher CafeTechnologyThese are six hand-picked resources for teachers that deserve more attention. These are not all brand-new tools, but each one brings something special to the classroom.
Best Advice For New Teachers
TeachersTeacher CafeEducationA collection of articles and resources filled with advice for new teachers. A great starting point for new staff at any school.
5-Minute Mini Lessons and Fillers
TeachersTeacher CafeEducationThese mini-lesson plans, are perfect for filling those little bits of extra time during the school day, to help make the most of every moment.
Islands of Personality and Trains of Thought
TeachersSelfTeacher CafeEducationHow can educators assist in building upon, repairing, and strengthening our students' islands of self? When we take a few minutes to authentically share and reflect with our students, we cultivate a connection.
6 Reasons Why STEM Learning Belongs in the Modern Classroom
TeachersEducationTeacher CafeSix things that make STEM leaning so awesome, these factors are also why STEM learning is the new project based learning. Find a new STEM 140 Smrt course in the library.
Flipping Large Classes
TeachersTeacher CafeEducationAn article focused on flipping the classroom for large classes in higher education as a way to tackle the the common question, "How can I flip a large class?".
The Best Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Language Learner Sites
TeachersTeacher CafeEducationLanguageLarry Ferlazzo has a fantastic list of accessible website resources for beginner, intermediate and advanced language learners.