Communication Skills
Prepare students for academic and life success by helping them develop their listening, speaking, writing, and digital media skills.
3 Great Discussion Models for High School English
These models move beyond Socratic seminars to provide students with authentic, engaging class discussions.5005 Strategies to Improve Students’ Listening Skills
Middle and high school students not listening is a common complaint, but listening is a skill like any other—it can be improved with practice.4.5kEncouraging Students to Be Storytellers
Students in kindergarten through second grade can develop the ability to share original stories, strengthening their literacy skills.163
How Learning Happens
In this video series, we explore how educators can guide all students, regardless of their developmental starting points, to become productive and engaged learners.31.2kUsing Hand Signals for More Equitable Discussions
Whether your class discussions are online or off, hand signals enable students to engage in multiple ways.31.6k
What to Say Instead of ‘I’m Proud of You’
A few phrases middle and high school teachers can use to cultivate conversation while celebrating student achievements.16.4kTips for Using Hand Gestures to Support Learning
Understanding how gesturing aids communication gives teachers another tool to ensure that learning really sticks in students’ minds.1.2kHaving Students Learn by Teaching
When high school students present a lesson, they actively engage in learning and grow their research, organizational, and speaking skills.1.3kUsing Tech to Encourage Peer Feedback During Presentations
To make middle and high school presentations more engaging, teachers can use a simple tool to have students share meaningful feedback.762After Social Isolation, Preparing Our Youngest Students to Thrive
How early-grade teachers tackled a chaotic year and helped the youngest learners acclimate to life in (actual) school. It’s work that's likely to continue this school year.1.8kTeaching Debate Across the Curriculum
Debating helps students strengthen their communication and objective thinking skills, and practice patience and tolerance.788Documentation Panels Are a Novel Way for Students to Demonstrate Their Learning
This innovative assessment tool has students engage in metacognitive reflection by assembling and presenting evidence of their learning.983The Power of Short Writing Assignments
Brief writing prompts and responses help students in any discipline.13.1kTeaching Students How to Have an Academic Discussion
This teacher-created scaffolding tool can elevate classroom dialogue, empowering students to express themselves while learning from the ideas of others.2.3kMetacognitive Talk Guides Students to Discuss Their Thought Processes
Students don’t always speak up in class unless they know the right answer. This strategy encourages them to talk as a way to create knowledge.1.8k
