Review Session Games That Work (4.19.23)
Game-based review sessions can increase student engagement—and are backed by learning science. In fact, using games such as Pictionary, charades, and even Catch Phrase in your classroom could be one
Poverty, defined as the absence of needed resources, can have both short- and long-term effects on health, development and success in life. Students who live with limited resources may need unique supports in order to reveal often-hidden potential. Educators who understand the potential impacts and are ready with specific strategies will be better able to help every student achieve at high levels.
Game-based review sessions can increase student engagement—and are backed by learning science. In fact, using games such as Pictionary, charades, and even Catch Phrase in your classroom could be one
Encouraging students to generate many solutions to a particular problem leads to more creative thinking and better problem-solving. In a constantly evolving world, the ability to think creatively and divergently
Teachers can improve the feedback they provide to students by, among other tips, keeping it specific, connecting comments to learning goals and developing a positive classroom culture, according to research
There has been a decline in student perception of teacher connection, according to a survey released today by the nonprofit YouthTruth. There was a spike in student-teacher connection in spring
Schools can play a big role in educating students and their families about the potential pitfalls of social media.
A knowledge of how we store and use information is invaluable for teachers in helping students to internalize lessons in long-term memory.
Joanna Small, a teacher at Lexington High School, shines light on the importance of inclusion in hybrid classes.
With explicit coaching, high school students can learn to manage their increasingly complex academic and extracurricular commitments.
In response to the significant decrease in student motivation during the past two challenging years, many educators have chosen to explore different means to promote engagement – including rewards.
Gamification and game-based learning are different instructional strategies, but both can work wonders for student engagement.