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In Part 1 of this blog, we introduced Roxxem and discussed applying the SAMR Model and the Triple E Framework to using it in your instruction. Today we’ll provide detailed instructions for using this tool and share classroom ideas. Learn languages through popular songs with Roxxem! This free platform offers content-filtered songs by language level … read more »
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Discover a fun and engaging way to teach languages through music with Roxxem! This innovative web platform uses popular songs to master Spanish, French, Chinese, or German. Whether students are learning solo or in a classroom along with others, Roxxem offers a treasure trove of songs categorized by language level, making it easy to find … read more »
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In 2015, United Nations Member States shared their agenda for sustained development by 2030 through 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The goals recognize that ending poverty and improving equity go hand-in-hand with other strategies, including improving health, education, and economic growth. In an increasingly interconnected world, educating students about the SDGs is more important than … read more »
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John Steinbeck is one of America’s greatest authors. His books expertly depict his time’s social and economic hardships and injustices, using compassionate writing to help readers develop empathy. Steinbeck is known for highlighting the fringes of society and forcing his readers to confront realities they would rather hide from. This is one reason he won … read more »
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When the majority of virtual students’ school day is spent on asynchronous learning, it is critical to capitalize on live instructional time as a place to push active engagement. During synchronous sessions, the aim should be to move students from simply participating in tasks towards investing in learning by asking questions, responding to feedback, and … read more »
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Digital Learning Day takes place every year in February. But why should digital learning be confined to just one day? It shouldn’t! Digital learning should be an integral part of the classroom every single day. Digital literacy skills are essential for students today, vital for career readiness as well as educational success. Engaging in digital … read more »
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In the late 1960s and early 1970s, Project Zero, part of the Harvard Graduate School of Education, started publishing innovative Thinking Routines designed to enhance and expand critical thinking skills for students of all ages. These powerful routines have evolved into ten categories, such as Core Thinking Routines and Global Thinking activities, promoting understanding from … read more »
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In Part 1 of this blog, we introduced you to Genially and discussed applying the SAMR Model and the Triple E Framework to using it in your instruction. Today’s post offers detailed instructions for using this tool and shares classroom ideas. Genially is a versatile web-based platform offering over 1,000 templates for creating diverse educational … read more »
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Transform your classroom presentations into engaging, interactive experiences with Genially! This versatile web-based platform offers over 1,000 templates for creating diverse educational content. Whether you’re looking to build escape rooms, interactive games, branching activities, quizzes, or multimedia presentations, Genially provides the tools you need to make learning more dynamic. Getting started is simple with a … read more »
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The first month of the new year recently closed and many of us have refocused on our resolutions, here is a gentle push to keep that literacy goal going strong (or to create one, as the case may be). You might be thinking, “But I teach [fill in a non-literary-focused course here]—why do I need … read more »