20 Simple Assessment Strategies You Can Use Every Day
Here are 22 simple assessment strategies and tips to help you become more frequent in your teaching, planning, and curriculum design.
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10 Specific Ideas To Gamify Your Classroom
Gamify your classroom with challenges, feedback, levels, creativity, and rewards to motivate students to learn, and master concepts.
31 Surprising Facts About Learning
People hold onto beliefs shaped by early experiences and biases. The following list includes surprising facts about learning.
How To Create Self-Grading Assessments Using Google Forms
Here's how to create self-grading assessments using Google Forms, a time-saver for teachers committed to using data to revise instruction.
Dear First Year Me: 6 Takeaways From 32 Years Of Teaching
Dear first-year me: Don't forget to take time to be patient and really listen--to students and colleagues, but also your own mind and body.
10 Back-To-School Tips For Teachers Using Google Docs
Use Google Docs to collaborate with your colleagues on joint lesson plans or to create shared calendars for cross-classroom activities.
Becoming Innovative: 15 New Ideas Every Teacher Should Try
Looking to innovate in your classroom? From 3D printing to learning taxonomies, here are 15 new ideas every teacher should try.
25 Things Successful Teachers Do Differently
What are some things successful teachers do? It turns out, quite a bit--and it begins and ends with connecting with students.
The Most Important Question Every Assessment Should Answer
Whether a formal test or an informal observation, the most important question every assessment should answer is, 'What now?'
9 Secrets To Surviving As A Teacher
Bend don't break, know who to go to for work, and never stop loving your content are just a few secrets to surviving as a teacher.
The Definition Of The Flipped Classroom
The definition of a Flipped Classroom is to preview new content at home & practice it at school where teachers & peers are available to help.
20 Ways To Provide Effective Feedback For Learning
One way to provide effective feedback for learning is a 'feedback sandwich' to structure your feedback: Compliment, Correct, Compliment.
100+ Bloom’s Taxonomy Verbs For Critical Thinking
Bloom's Taxonomy verbs include Evaluate: Criticize, Judge, Defend, Appraise, Value, Prioritize, Revise, Argue, Support, and Re-design.
How Can I Be A More Reflective Teacher?
A key factor in happiness can be perspective, and a factor in effectiveness can be reflection. Here are ways to be a more reflective teacher.
12 Ways For Teachers To Save Time In The Classroom
Implementing the instructional process of formative assessment can actually maximize time for teaching and learning.
36 Things Every 21st Century Teacher Should Be Able To Do
by Terry Heick What should every teacher in the 21st century know and be able to do? That’s an interesting question. After just now seeing this excellent post on educatorstechnology.com, I thought I’d contribute to the conversation. I added the twist of ranking…