Differentiated Instruction
Build lessons, develop teaching materials, and vary your approach so that all students, regardless of where they are starting from, can learn content effectively, according to their needs.
Reducing Student Anxiety About Creative Digital Work
When students feel comfortable sharing creative work on open-ended projects, they’re better able to show what they know.157
Why Are Some Kids Thriving During Remote Learning?
Though remote learning has brought many challenges, some students seem to be thriving in the new circumstances. What can we learn from them?70.8k
Educational Buzzwords Defined: What Is Differentiation?
Go beyond the jargon for a quick look at a few of the many ways to differentiate instruction in the classroom.992A Student-Centered Model of Blended Learning
When educators at a Washington, DC, high school ditched their lectures and devised a self-paced blended learning model, their students thrived.53.5k
Supporting Multilingual Students in the Early Grades
Five ways teachers can celebrate and extend the linguistic expertise of young students who speak two or more languages.8k
6 Scaffolding Strategies to Use With Your Students
Support every student by breaking learning up into chunks and providing a concrete structure for each.81.8k
5 Ways to Explore Science Concepts Through Movement
When classroom resources are limited because of the pandemic, students still have access to helpful learning materials—their bodies.253
Creating an Inclusive Virtual Classroom
Distance learning can feel impersonal and inaccessible, but there are ways to help students feel a sense of connection and access academic material.6.5k
From Headache to Helpful—Teachers on Using TikTok in the Classroom
From 60-second micro lessons to brain breaks, teachers are finding creative ways to meet students where they are. Increasingly, that’s on TikTok.1.8k
3 Ways to Plan for Diverse Learners: What Teachers Do
Every teacher already has the tools to differentiate in powerful ways for all learners.30.2k
Strategies for Improving Small Group Instruction
Tips for giving direct instruction to small groups, whether students are in the classroom or learning at home.4.9k
A Schoolwide Focus on Improving Students’ Reading Skills
Differentiated instruction was the key when an elementary school sought more equitable outcomes in students’ growth as readers.1k
Teaching a Class With Big Ability Differences
Techniques for meeting the needs of students with diverse abilities and interests.18.2k
Do’s & Don’ts for Teaching English-Language Learners
In an excerpt from his book with fellow teacher Katie Hull Sypnieski, blogger Larry Ferlazzo looks at a few basic ways to reach students who are learning English as well as the subject at hand.20.1k
The Benefits of Using Screencasts to Give Students Feedback
Digital video recordings of your computer screen don’t take a long time to make and can be powerful tools to help students study.504