In the thick of the school year, especially as that third-quarter slump sneaks up on us, keeping students engaged can feel like herding cats. We’re always on the lookout for fresh, fun ways to spruce up our classroom management and...
contributed by Dr. Zak Cohen In 2009, President Obama spoke to a group of students at Wakefield High School in Arlington, Virginia. As someone who had readily and unabashedly admitted to his mistakes as a youth and how these missteps...
by TeachThought Staff Thinking in the 21st century is just different. That doesn’t mean we’re all suddenly omnipotent cyborgs, nor do we all become mindless social media addicts who spend our cognitive might tapping, swiping, and drooling on our smartphone...
by TeachThought Staff Inquiry-based learning is an approach to learning guided by students through questions, research, and/or curiosity. An inquiry-based learning strategy is simply a way to facilitate inquiry during the learning process. It might be useful to think of...
by Terry Heick As a follow-up to our 9 Characteristics of 21st Century Learning we developed in 2009, we have developed an updated framework, The Inside-Out Learning Model. The goal of the model is simple enough–not pure academic proficiency, but instead...
by TeachThought Staff What are the types of assessment for learning? And more importantly, when should you use which? If curriculum is the what of teaching and learning models are the how, assessment is the puzzled ‘Hmmmm’–as in, I assumed...
The Precious First Few Minutes Of Class The traditional scene is familiar: Students drift into class while we announce “Your warm-up is on the board,” followed by the usual shuffle for supplies and various requests. But in today’s educational landscape,...
Dear We Are Teachers, I really, really, really don’t want to go back to school. This is my 7th year teaching high school bio. Normally I recharge for the first half of break (alone time, movies, sleeping in) and then...
George Washington was a fascinating and inspiring figure, one of the most famous in American history. While there’s much to admire about our first president, it’s important to remember he was also a man formed by his place and time....
Looking for an engaging and educational science activity to do with your students? This DIY Lava Lamp Experiment is perfect for the classroom. It’s a hands-on way to explore the principles of density, chemical reactions, and how liquids and gases...
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