Learning how to learn: teach your students the most effective learning techniques
It’s hard to learn everything, but it’s expected. Teachers want their students to be the very best in everything they teach. And I get that. I would...
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10 fabulous Pinterest teacher boards to follow
Pinterest, probably the largest virtual teacher gathering. Ideas, inspiration and amazing teacher resources. Just. Pinterest. I took the time to...
Microlearning, a new way of teaching without losing attention
When students are learning, a huge part of what you just taught them is long gone by the time they get home. We all know Ebbinghaus’ forgetting...
5 Horrible punishment mistakes that cost teachers their influence and credibility
There are times that a classroom can be like hell. Screaming kids, not paying any attention, not handing in their homework, etc. In that case,...
7 Teacher Hacks to Prevent Students from Cheating in the Classroom
Browsing my way through the internet, I stumbled upon a very interesting quote: “We’re not here to learn, we’re here to get the highest grades.” ...
How to let students fill out diagrams and forms with BookWidgets
BookWidgets is so diverse. You can practically do everything with it. That makes it kind of impossible to know every trick from the first day. That’s...
Using reward systems to motivate students
Motivating your students to learn and to participate can be very hard. Some teachers have their hands full with class management and they don’t even...
Is homework bad for kids? A different approach to homework worldwide
Homework is a hot topic in many schools across the globe. But one thing is sure: students hate it. It takes away their “childhood”. So, should you...
10+ ideas for interactive word search puzzles to use in the classroom
Using games and puzzles in your class is always a hit with the students. Whether you use them as an introduction for a new chapter, as a practice...
