Black History Month
Learning about Black History is much more than slavery and civil rights. It’s also about celebrating the achievements of many Black Canadians.
Ed Tech
How Technology Can Help (and Hinder) with Reading Development
For students who struggle with reading, adding technology can be hugely beneficial. But there’s still a lot to be said about old school methods.
Fear Not the Robot
Robots aren’t just hobbies for students tinkering in basements or garages anymore. Many schools start robotics classes after seeing how popular the clubs are.
Helping Kids With Dyslexia
Technology can be a classroom boon for those who are dyslexic. Computer-based experiences can promote social emotional learning, while apps can help to promote reading skills.
Taking STEM Outside the Classroom
Todd Ablett has a simple solution for students who are bored in class: Get them out of the classroom—and into the workshop.
Preparing Students for Future Careers
Today’s students are inheriting a world of job disruption. Gone are the days where students could assume specific education will lead to a specific job.
Addressing Online Bullies, Offline
Teachers can’t control what students experience in the digital space. But they can control how they respond when students bring their concerns to them.
Fake News: Distinguishing Fact from Fiction
People often want to avoid the news because, sometimes, reality hurts. Recently, some want to tune out for other reasons: they doubt the headlines are real.
Making Social Media Work for You
If teachers want to use social media wisely in the classroom—either by teaching about it, or teaching with it—they’ll need to seriously think about why and how they’re doing ...
Snow Days: Creating Distance-Learning Opportunities
School closures, especially lengthy ones, may cause some teachers to worry if lost time will keep them from completing curriculum or put students at a disadvantage.