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21st-Century Libraries: The Learning Commons

What happens when we re-imagine libraries as open, transparent spaces that invite student communication and collaboration?

5 Fantastic, Fast Formative Assessment Tools

See how you can use these teacher-tested tools for immediate feedback about how students are learning.

The High Cost of Neuromyths in Education

Many products and services make claims that simply aren't true.

Creating Classrooms for Social Justice

How do we help our students learn that they can have a positive impact in the world?

8 Pathways to Every Student's Success

See how you can apply principles of positive youth development including curiosity, sociability, resilience, and more.
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Student Engagement
How Student Centered Is Your Classroom?

By Rebecca Alber

Check out these questions to guide you in reflecting on how much the learning environment you have designed promotes student voice and choice.

Collaborative Learning
Using Old Tech (Not Edtech) to Teach Thinking Skills

By Raleigh Werberger

Butcher paper and Post-it notes can help students understand the collaborative thinking that takes place on a shared Google Doc.

Social and Emotional Learning
Controlling the Power of Words: Teaching Students How to Confront Insults

By Dr. Richard Curwin

Instead of surrendering their power to the person who insults them, students should learn why some words are triggers and how to master their own reactions.

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Diversity
Welcoming Immigrant Students Into the Classroom

By Sara Burnett

Since all immigrant children are guaranteed K-12 access under U.S. law, let's build relationships with students and their families, as well as relevant, inclusive curriculum.

4 181 views

Literacy
The Ethics, Hurdles, and Payoff of Advising an Online Student Newspaper

By David Cutler

Student journalism has moved into cyberspace, and online journalism advisors need deep experience in the field, as well as cultivating a climate of trust and integrity.

4 66 161 views

Teacher Educators
Approaching Racial and Cultural Sensitivity

By Mark Phillips

When approaching issues of racial and cultural tension, teachers must begin by recognizing their own personal discomfort -- because it does translate into their practice.

3 136 540 views

Project-Based Learning
What the Heck Is Project-Based Learning?

By Heather Wolpert-Gawron

In project-based learning, students show what they learn as they journey through the unit, interact with its lessons, collaborate with each other, and assess themselves and each other.

7 797 4,506 views

Student Engagement
The 8 Minutes That Matter Most

By Brian Sztabnik

Like a story, lessons deserve compelling beginnings and endings. From pop culture connections to finishing with a level-up, here are eight strategies for holding students' attention.

15 2,582 112,537 views

Formative Assessment
5 Fantastic, Fast Formative Assessment Tools

By Vicki Davis @coolcatteacher

With tools like Socrative, Kahoot, Zaption, Chatzy, and Plickers, teachers can use tech for immediate feedback about how students are learning and understanding the lesson.

5 1,737 37,021 views

Social and Emotional Learning
8 Pathways to Every Student's Success

By Marilyn Price-Mitchell PhD

Welcome to our blog series on how to apply the principles of positive youth development: curiosity, sociability, resilience, self-awareness, integrity, resourcefulness, creativity, and empathy.

7 1,163 35,233 views

Classroom Management
Energy and Calm: Brain Breaks and Focused-Attention Practices

By Dr. Lori Desautels

Here are some activities to stimulate your students' minds when they need a change, and to focus and calm them when they're just too stimulated.

16 1,043 28,462 views

Apps
8 Free Apps and Web Tools for Staying Organized in the New Year

By Monica Burns

The human brain can organize only so much data. Tools like 30/30, Pocket, and Sunrise can boost your ability to stay informed, connected, and on time.

3 623 26,482 views

Brain-Based Learning
Strategies for Getting and Keeping the Brain’s Attention

By Donna Wilson, Ph.D.

Holding students' attention is about activating the right neural network. Strategies include recognizing how focus feels, giving incentives, and adjusting the pace of your teaching.

26 838 24,646 views

PBL Assessment
PBL Pilot: Matching PBL With Traditional Grading

By Matt Weyers

Fifth grade teachers reflect on grading students in their PBL pilot program without traditional homework, while keeping parents informed and reconsidering the meaning of grades

16 666 24,325 views

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