Using reward systems to motivate students
Motivating your students to learn and to participate can be very hard. Some teachers have their hands full with class management and they don’t even...
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How to import questions from another widget
You probably didn’t know, but BookWidgets has an amazing option that can save you lots and lots of time. Tired of always typing in the same...
Is homework bad for kids? A different approach to homework worldwide
Homework is a hot topic in many schools across the globe. But one thing is sure: students hate it. It takes away their “childhood”. So, should you...
10+ ideas for interactive word search puzzles to use in the classroom
Using games and puzzles in your class is always a hit with the students. Whether you use them as an introduction for a new chapter, as a practice...
How to prepare for difficult and confronting conversations - A teacher's guide
When you say you are a teacher, people think you are the best talker. Someone who dares to speak and keeps on rattling on and on and on. True....
10 incredible teacher Instagram accounts you really need to follow
Instagram for teachers, the world’s largest and most positive teacher’s lounge, filled with positive teachers who love to collaborate and share their...
How to use a timeline in your lessons.
What is a timeline? A timeline is a graphical representation of events in a period of time. Most of the time these events are chronological and...
The psychology of feedback in a classroom. How to make it meaningful
All students seem to care about is grades. But education is evolving. We’re trying to go from a “grade culture” to a “feedback culture”. What does a...
Why these 10 less popular apps rock your Chromebook classroom
Teaching is about inspiring, creating geniuses, reaching goals and engaging students to go higher. There are so many amazing apps for Chromebooks in...
