Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that signals the brain about the worth of a task, which directly impacts motivation to begin work and satisfaction of completion. Teachers who understand the connection between pleasure and motivation craft learning experiences with this in mind because they understand that students work more enthusiastically and more persistently when pleasure is associated with the task.
Implementing this method makes dividing a teacher’s time between students in class and those working at home much easier.
The last grading period of a school year can bring both dread and excitement for students and teachers. Standardized tests and a frozen tundra of motivation pale in the face
We are approaching the two month mark since schools shut their doors in response to COVID-19, and we are now entering a new phase in the learning process. Despite an
Librarians help people access information and gain knowledge, from historical records to latest technology researches, their job seems boring, however, that’s not completely true. To prove that a giggle can
Kimberly Callahan, a math teacher at Fulton High School in Tennessee, has tapped into TikTok, which she had overheard students raving about before the coronavirus pandemic. Her “funny_math_teacher” account now
Activities that incorporate speaking and listening, reading and writing, math, music, science, art, and drama—and are parent-friendly
Students can use games to learn money management and financial decision-making.
Let’s bring a little bit of learning joy to world. You have 10 minutes or less to share a learning/discovery activity, or something to engage students or families who are
These are just some of our favorite videos for teaching multiplication and division—you can also check out our multiplication and division videos playlist here (and be sure to subscribe to
Like other children around the world, Shubert and Sophie are currently staying home. They’re helping keep their community safe by sheltering in place with their family. Although it feels like
