A Fun ‘Survivor’-Themed Classroom Activity That Promotes Science Learning
Collaboration, reflection, and healthy competition make for lasting memories when teachers use a novel approach to sustain student interest.
October 10, 2023
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.
2 Ways to Bring Games Into Your Classroom
Gamification and game-based learning are different instructional strategies, but both can work wonders for student engagement.
October 10, 2023
Kids Can Learn to Love Learning, Even Over Zoom
There are ways for teachers to nurture curiosity — and they’re especially important in online classes.
October 10, 2023
Planning Lessons With the Student Experience in Mind
Providing students with clear directions and easy-to-navigate content is especially important during distance learning.
October 10, 2023
DIY Ways to Meet a Child’s Sensory Needs at Home
Occupational therapists and trauma-informed teachers weigh in on how to create sensory tools and spaces with what you have at home.
June 30, 2023
Sparking Students’ Curiosity to Enhance Their Problem-Solving Skills (5.11.23)
Curiosity about small questions, or micowonderings, can help students solve problems in any discipline.
May 18, 2023
Cultivating Wonder and Awe in the Classroom (5.16.23)
Exposing students to amazing things creates a classroom environment where they feel creative, engaged, and primed to learn.
May 18, 2023
60-Second Strategy: Jitter Sticks (5.11.23)
When students need to get their wiggles out so they can settle down to learn, this simple movement-based brain break does the trick.
May 18, 2023
Getting Students Comfortable with Critical Thinking via @ASCD (4.1.23)
Three strategies for weaving critical thinking into everyday learning. Researcher and education expert Bryan Goodwin highlights three strategies—structured problem solving, cognitive writing, and guided investigations—that help educators weave critical thinking
May 18, 2023
An Innovative Way for High School Students to Take Control of Their Own Learning (4.14.23)
Giving students a chance to build a project based on a rubric they created can increase engagement and investment.
May 18, 2023
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