End the Year with the Best. Final. Ever.
Teachers EducationA middle school English and Digital Media teacher shares her best end of year project to engage excite students at the end of term. Now, a collaborative, small group final project that students complete and present to their peers within the class period is standard. It was such a success that now it is used every year.
Top 7 Board Games to Learn English While Having Fun
Teachers EducationLearning English in fun ways can be a challenge for teachers, using board games can create a fun and positive learning environment while increasing vocabulary and other skills. Remember to choose a game that is right for your students.
Five Mistakes to Avoid When Using Technology as a Teaching Tool
Teachers EducationTechnology can be a great way to engage students and bring learning alive. If you are planning a lesson which relies on the use of digital technology as a teaching tool there are a few common pitfalls you should take care to avoid.
7 Ways to Deliver Excellent Lesson Plans That Stick
Teachers EducationEven when you are sure you have created the perfect lesson sometimes they can fall flat in the classroom. Your lesson plans content may be solid but still gets lost in translation from the page to the classroom. Here are seven ways to deliver lesson plans that stick with your students.
The 13 Most Innovative Schools in the World
Teachers EducationInnovation can look like a lot of things, like incorporating new technology or teaching methods, going on field trips, rejecting social norms or partnering with the local community. It can be a floating school, like the one in Lagos, Nigeria or one blind of gender, like in Stockholm, Sweden.
Student Motivation in EFL
Teachers EducationSparking student motivation in EFL is an important part of any teacher's function. Effective teachers will make sure that students know WHY they need to learn the language that is the target of the lesson. There are several strategies an instructor can do to drive student motivation in the classroom.
8 Ways to Reignite the Creative Spark When You're Feeling Burned Out
Teachers EducationThere is nothing that puts a damper on your creativity quite like feeling burned out. For many careers, it can be tough to have to be creative at a moment's notice- especially when you are swamped with other work. Here are eight ways you can get creative when you are feeling burned out.
Five Ways to Create More Teacher Rockstars in Your School
Teachers EducationAll teachers should feel like rockstars in the classroom and be able to earn that praise. Here are five ways school leaders can create a culture that motivates all teachers in your school to take a risk and try something new.
Keep That Bounce: Nurture Your Resilience as a Teacher
Teachers EducationLet's face it, teaching takes resilience- the ability to "bounce back" from an unanticipated change or disaster. Fostering resilience will help you keep your head up as a new teacher and keep going in the years ahead. The more you nurture your own grit and resilience, the more you'll be able to do the same for your students.