When my district went virtual last March, all teachers began using Google products for all our teaching needs. Along the way, we learned some Google tips to make life easier and expand our strategies. Some colleagues were confused about how to use google slides (especially in math) for anything other than a presentation and limited themselves with using google forms to just quizzes. But ... Read More about Google Tips for Math Class
Spicing Up Class Engagement
Every teacher has a set of activities that they have found to increase classroom engagement. And we all know when to bring them out. Even I get bored with myself sometimes, so I know the students are bored with doing the same activities each day. An interesting research study showed that an increase of 1% in engagement will result in nearly 8% mathematic achievement. Just 1%, so try to ... Read More about Spicing Up Class Engagement
16 Time Saving Tips for Teachers
Every veteran teacher has tips that save time in the classroom. Over the years, I have worked with new teachers and observed many lessons in the classroom. Here are some of the tips that these teachers have used to become more productive. Minimize Classroom Disruptions Use a seating chart. Seating charts are shown to reduce classroom management problems by 30%. I change the seating chart ... Read More about 16 Time Saving Tips for Teachers
The Crucial First Five Minutes
Every veteran teacher understands that the first few minutes of a class set the tone for the rest of the period. This is why most schools insist on some form of the warm-up (also called bell ringer or do-now) for students to complete at the beginning of the period. New teachers may have experienced this during student teaching, but do not understand all the reasons why it becomes an important part ... Read More about The Crucial First Five Minutes
11 Online Tools for Secondary Students
Even with distance learning behind us, educators learned the variety of online resources that benefited students. Here are some of my favorites, which can be used for review, practice and a supplement for struggling students. Quizlet 1) I attended the Quizlet Unconference before using in class. I cannot believe how easy it is to use. The basics are study cards, definition (graph, ... Read More about 11 Online Tools for Secondary Students
Puzzles in the Classroom
The benefits to solving all types of puzzles is well-know. For younger children, it helps them develop not only cognitive skills but visual skills and patience. As children solve jigsaw puzzles and place the correct piece in its place, they build the confidence to try other challenges. Board games perform the same benefits, but in later years it becomes more difficult to use board games during ... Read More about Puzzles in the Classroom
Ways to Get Started With Algebra Tiles
Students, especially in the early grades, need concrete examples of using algebraic concepts, even our youngest learners. Algebra tiles offers a great way to see an expression or what makes a variable different from an integer. When I first started teaching, using manipulatives in the classroom was stressed as one of the most valuable ways for students to understand abstract concepts. The ... Read More about Ways to Get Started With Algebra Tiles
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