Image Credit by Claudio Schwartz Educational Conferences, a dime of a dozen? As a reader, the word conference may stir some intriguing ideas; mass gatherings, monotonous lectures, and a futile way to spend time. Well, educational conferences are the epitome of the common expression, don’t judge a book by its cover. Let’s take a look […]
Teaching Strategies & Resources
Three Summer Programs for Teachers to Consider this Year
Image Credit by JESHOOTS With Summer around the corner and schools approaching the end of another semester, both students and teachers are developing plans for the free time on hand. For teachers, there are many summer programs out there that allow teachers to have a productive summer. Some focus on technology and science, while others […]
Ways to Motivate Students During Hot Summer Months
Image Credit by Zen Chung With summer just around the corner, people are planning trips or vacations to relieve themselves of school and workplace stress. Students are mostly ecstatic to have the two and a half months’ time to do the things they want. However, the pandemic has changed the way students are educated, as […]
Are Traditional Student Exams Obsolete?
Most students are used to taking end-of-term exams. These exams are critical because they account for a large percentage of every student’s final course grade. However, end-of-term exams can be stressful for students because often, the students are trying to remember a year’s worth of learning. These exams usually have multiple-choice or written response questions […]
Inspiring Students to Think like Scientists
Image source Inspiring students to think like scientists teaches them how to be capable and independent learners. It also allows them to understand the material more thoroughly, and prepares them for the future. Here’s how you can inspire children to think and act like scientists! Encourage curiosity of nature and science Passion and interest are […]
Cutting Down Waste In The Classroom!
Have you ever sat back to think about how much waste occurs within your class? A Union of Professionals found that 4.7 pounds of waste is generated every single day, with a majority of that waste coming from schools. Check out these tips to help minimize the utilization of the three R’s in waste management: […]
