TeacherMade is an innovative tool designed to help teachers create interactive digital worksheets that transform traditional classroom activities into engaging and dynamic learning experiences. Developed by Laura Bresko, a veteran educator who understood the unique challenges faced by teachers, TeacherMade offers a comprehensive solution to several common educational pain points, including teacher burnout, the overwhelming … Read more
In the ever-evolving landscape of education, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) tools has become crucial for fostering innovative learning experiences (and making your life just a little easier). Among the myriad options available, MagicSchool stands out as the leading AI platform, with over 1 million educators worldwide embracing its magic. MagicSchool is truly designed … Read more
Have you ever considered becoming an edupreneur? The term might be new to you, but it represents a fascinating opportunity for educators to step into the world of entrepreneurship within the education industry. Edupreneurship empowers teachers to transcend the traditional boundaries of the classroom, allowing them to shape their destinies and contribute to a positive … Read more
It’s interesting to consider how the pillars of student success have changed over the years. Today my family was out taking a bike ride around our neighborhood. We live on a big, three-mile loop, so there are always people exercising. I mentioned to my husband that, while we were both working the other day (we … Read more
Brain Breaks. What are they? A brain break is when you take a moment (or two) to step away from what you are working on, giving your brain time to decompress so it can continue working at its top potential. We all need them sometimes. Our students are no different. The fact is that human … Read more
Click above to listen to Podcast Episode 55: “Engaging Classroom Activities for Middle Schoolers“ There are many fun activities for middle school students that are not only great options but can be used in school, at home, or at after-school activities. Developing engaging classroom activities for middle schoolers which are fun and interesting can help … Read more
If you’re like me, it feels like we just started learning about Generation Z and what makes them different from the millennials. However, time waits for no one and we are now diving into looking at the new generation, the Gen Alpha kids. The term Generation Alpha refers to the group of individuals born between … Read more
Though online education has been around for quite some time, it didn’t become common until the crisis learning of the COVID-19 pandemic. While many students (and families) struggled to help their students learn at home, many others found that this way of educating was beneficial to their learning needs. It is important to determine student … Read more
Teachers know the drill: there’s a fancy professional development session or an article gets forwarded in an email about the latest trend in the classroom. So many of these have come and gone over the year that many teachers smile, nod, and go about their business. However, the buzz around learner-centered education isn’t going anywhere, … Read more
Isn’t that the Catch-22 in teaching? It seems school districts want to jump on the newest educational bandwagon (frequently, it is rightfully so), but how many provide the training on how to do it properly? We specialize in helping teachers with a step-by-step guide to creating the perfect student-centered environment. Jenn Breisacher founded Student-Centered World … Read more
The spring of 2020 thrust almost every direction of education into a sudden switch from in-person instruction to distance learning. I use the term “distance learning” very lightly, as what has been deemed “crisis learning” is not interchangeable with true distance learning. A true model of distance learning requires extensive planning, best practices, and specific … Read more