These days, those in education are constantly searching for tips for teachers to motivate students. The impact of COVID-19 hit our classrooms hard, and as we forge ahead while simultaneously addressing past challenges, it can feel incredibly difficult. To help motivate students, there are foundational strategies that any teacher can implement, regardless of grade level. … Read more
With the announcement that Flip (formerly known as Flipgrid) was being sunset, teachers started scrambling to try and find something that had similar capabilities. VoiceThread is a cloud application that allows users to create interactive multimedia slideshows that support dynamic conversations around various types of media, including images, audio files, video files, documents, and more. … Read more
If there’s one question I’ve gotten more now than ever, it’s simply “How do you handle uninterested students?”. In today’s classroom, that’s an extremely valid question. Addressing the profound issue of student apathy in our classrooms requires a multifaceted approach, considering that this challenge has been developing over an extended period. The perception that the … Read more
In educational settings across the United States, from primary school to higher education, the silent epidemic of student disengagement continues to challenge school leaders, classroom teachers, and staff members, leaving many asking the basic question, “Why do students disengage?”. This serious student apathy problem affects not only the learning experience but also the future careers … Read more
Professional development is a staple in the education sector, with many states mandating a certain number of hours each year. Despite meeting these requirements, not all programs offer the practical benefits educators hope for. Educators invest significant time in these sessions, which should be immediately applicable in their classrooms. While some courses offer valuable insights, … Read more
When it comes to the concept of student-led conferences, I never had a full first-hand experience with one until we moved to the current school district my children attend. As a high school teacher, we never had set parent-teacher conferences like younger grades do. I would, however, have traditional parent-teacher conferences when it was necessary … Read more
Classcraft is an innovative educational role-playing game designed to transform the classroom experience by leveraging the concept of gamification to boost student engagement and improve academic performance. Developed by the technology company HMH (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt) Today, Classcraft integrates seamlessly with existing curriculum and instructional tools, providing educators with a dynamic platform to manage classroom … Read more
Teachers are unique in that we are always trying to find ways to hone in on our craft, and yet we often don’t have the time or the resources to do it effectively. How many times have you attended a stellar PD workshop and then never actually got a chance to implement what you learned … Read more
As time marches forward in education, we are finding that students are becoming micromanaged to a fault. Whereas teachers have the responsibility of making sure that their students learn the specific curriculum and content material, it is creating a generation of students who don’t know how to take initiative and find out the answers to … Read more
Listen to Episode 13 of the Student-Centered World Podcast above, “What Do You Do With a Toxic School?” I once saw on Facebook the plight of a teacher who had a total administrative, unannounced observation the morning after returning from winter break. This is the stuff of school culture nightmares. That first day back from … Read more
For schools that want to re-engage students, empower teachers, and transform classrooms, without sacrificing standards or sanity. Let’s build something just for your staff. We create personalized professional development that meets the needs of your teachers—virtually or in-person. From student engagement to classroom management, we’ll design something meaningful and effective. ✅ Aligned to your goals✅ … Read more
We know that learner-centered education is all the rage in education circles, but are there actually hands on learning benefits that outweigh the time it takes to craft these lessons? While we constantly hear about the benefits of hands-on learning, we often end up questioning whether this is really an effective way for young children … Read more