How Technology Improved Student Achievement in My Art Class
Disciplinary problems were high, student achievement was low, and so was my patience. I knew I couldn’t do this again the following year, so I decided to change my approach.
Technology
Learning with Games
Kids love to play, so there’s no better way to encourage them to learn than with games.
Collaborating in a School With No Library
Do you remember the first time you entered the school library as a child? I do. There were books everywhere.
The Evolving Role of Librarians
These days, more schools are transforming traditional libraries into learning commons—places where students collaborate and participate in learning.
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.
ADHD: Naughty or Neurological?
For K-12 teachers, children who exhibit the signs of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can present a significant classroom challenge.
Complex Learning Environments: The ESL Challenge
For K–12 teachers of English as a Second Language, the shifting nature of the ESL population is creating a new set of classroom challenges.
Don’t Make Your Classroom Flip a Flop
Teachers are constantly look for ways to make best use of their limited class time. That’s one reason why many have taken to “flipping” their classrooms in recent years.
Coding Apps for Kids
Here are some apps that can get kids excited about coding from a young age.