Teacher Tips
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5 Effective Ways to Get More Out of Your Teaching Strategies with Debate
Enlisting debate as a teaching strategy is as applicable in the K-12 classroom as it is in college. There is no need to greatly alter your tried and true teaching methods; augmenting them with lively discussion times actually flows quite naturally...By November 26, 2011
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Staging a High School Debate? Try These Topics
Telling students to think critically and use evidence to make logical conclusions is often met with blank stares. Staging a high school debate that forces them to think critically and use evidence to draw decisive conclusions is often met with enthusiasm...By November 22, 2011
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Guide to Website Resources for Educators
Whether you’re a new teacher or a seasoned veteran, you can always use a little inspiration. The Internet is a great place for teachers to find valuable resources. Discover which websites are the best resources to help you provide the finest education...By October 19, 2011
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Guide to Creating Effective Partnerships Between Teachers and Parents
Use the articles in this table of contents for ideas and strategies to increase and to maintain parent-teacher communication. From holding effective conferences to planning open house events, you'll find ideas to ensure effective communication is...By October 10, 2011
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Tips and Tools for New Teachers: How to Survive the First Year
New teachers need to be prepared just as much as their students. If you need useful tutorials, tips and advice from experienced educators, then you have come to the right place. Use these resources to help you survive the first few months of school and...By September 24, 2011
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Creating Engaging Bulletin Boards in the Computer Class
Bulletin boards, which inspire a student and ignite their curiosity, create spontaneous learning in the computer classroom. Not only can we direct students to great websites, we can interest them in learning on their own.By September 1, 2011
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Assess Presentations with Ready Made Rubric
Class presentations should not be painfully boring. Students need to know what makes a great speech and what is expected of them so that they can impress you. The rubric for evaluating student presentations is included as a download in this lesson.By August 8, 2011
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It's Always Hard to Say Goodbye, Even for Teachers — Make Heartfelt Cards
You may be leaving the classroom due to an illness, graduation, retiring, etc. Students like to know that they were a special part of your life during the school year. These special farewell poems for students can be written in homemade cards.By July 31, 2011
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Guided Reading Lesson -- Try the Spy Approach in Middle School
Do you know what guided reading is? How can you use it in your elementary or middle school classroom? Try a spy theme and intrigue your struggling readers with a fast paced novel.By July 30, 2011
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Dive Right in to These Creative Ideas for Your Classroom Ocean Theme
Decorating in an ocean theme is a great way to engage students in the material and provide them with a fun and interactive classroom environment. Make your classroom a sea of fun with these creative ideas for decorating in an ocean theme.By July 28, 2011