10 team-building activities to help during virtual learning
As a teacher, team building is something that comes naturally. We do it to break the ice at the beginning of the year, to build a community in our…
Month: December 2020
How to teach coding and robotics from home
When our school shut down in March, initially, it was for a two-week period. I thought, “Well, this isn’t too bad, we can do a few coding activities…
Here’s the biggest mistake educators make with remote learning
Education thought leader Alan November isn’t shy about discussing what he believes is a key misstep that many educators are making in shifting to web-based instruction during the…
12 multimedia learning tools for the classroom
Multimedia learning tools play an important role in classrooms in a number of ways--including, but not limited to, boosting creativity, encouraging student engagement, and helping students learn to…
10 learning resources to use during the coronavirus outbreak
As confirmed cases of the new coronavirus, or COVID-19, grow daily, administrators and teachers are faced with the daunting challenge of maintaining learning while also taking extraordinary precautions…
3 school security technologies that can mitigate health and safety risks
In a global crisis, one key area organizations should consider evaluating is their security strategies, policies, and procedures. Existing security systems and new innovations can help mitigate risks…
Equity and equality are not equal
A rising tide raises all boats. However, it is hard to guarantee equal outcomes in education when students are not starting from the same place, nor are they…
7 tips for home-based learning
Imagine yourself sitting on a beautiful beach in the Philippines, enjoying a relaxing week off from school when your phone buzzes with messages. Your flight back to China…
How to help struggling readers during online learning
Parents who might be uncomfortable with continuing their role of teacher this fall can find solace in this fact: authentic teachable moments happen outside the classroom all the…
6 resources for student mental health during COVID-19
In addition to physical health concerns related to the COVID-19 outbreak, the global pandemic is causing most people--especially children--mental health stress and concerns, too. With schools across the…