Need some new ideas for creating meaningful pairings and groupings in your classroom? Tyson Seburn, an ELL teacher, reminds us that there are many factors to consider when planning collaborative learning. He discusses, for instance, grouping to integrate students of different levels, personalities, and needs.
Middle school match game
You know I love teaching new things to my daughter as helping her learn about new things even as small as helping verbs, helps me improve and keep in touch with the basics of language. Today’s idea from Kim at Finding Joy in 6th Grade is a keeper because it can be adapted for any […]
TODD’S TECH TUESDAY: Share large computer files with ease
Modern digital cameras, including those found on smartphones, and digital video recorders are amazing devices. However, if you or your students are using these tools to enhance, support, or differentiate instruction, the files that they create can prove to be difficult to share with teachers and classmates. Enter Dropbox.
Math pair-share for students of all ages
If you have ever been to one my workshops, you know that active learning is my favorite differentiation tool. I advocate for educators to try new techniques when possible simply because teachers using the widest range of collaborative structures, games, and activities are the most likely to meet the needs of all students week after […]
TODD’S TECH TUESDAY: Share your computer screen with others
If you have ever wished that you could share something on your computer screen with your class or colleagues, Jing may be the solution. Using this free software (a Pro version with additional features is available too), you can easily use your mouse to select all or a portion of your computer’s screen. With your […]
TODD’S TECH TUESDAY: Not lost in translation
Do you have a need to translate materials from one language to another and find the task tedious? Search no further than Google Translate.
FUN FRIDAY: Jenga review
Today’s idea definitely deserves to be a “fun Friday” post. The clever blogger and teacher over at I Want to Teach Forever suggests ways to create Jenga review games. (I am so psyched to have picked up my own Jenga at Target during a big Xmas sale. I am about to take my Sharpie to […]
