Teaching Strategies

Effective teaching strategies encompass a variety of approaches to enhance student learning and engagement.  Click the links below for some examples and articles.

Book Creator is a great free educational tool designed to help teachers and students create, read, and publish digital books. It's great for encouraging creativity and enhancing literacy skills. With Book Creator, you can add text, images, audio, and video…

I came across a fun website for creating a Jeopardy gameshow style game that could be used in the classroom.  The game is called BUZZINGA.  You can create a free account and begin creating your own games to share with…

Cultivating Zen in the Classroom: A Guide for Teachers and StudentsIn today’s fast-paced world, creating a calm and focused classroom environment can be a challenge. However, infusing a sense of zen can make a tremendous difference for both teachers and…

Every year we celebrate Presidents' Day on the third Monday in February.  One of the reasons this day was chosen is because four former U.S. Presidents were born in February.  We honor these great leaders on this day and Edpuzzle…

Welcome to the wonderful world of collaborative learning tools, which make it easier than ever for students to work together—whether they’re sitting next to each other or miles apart.These tools do more than just help students work together. They actively…

As we honor the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr., it's important to recognize the profound impact his teachings and actions have had on our society.  In the classroom, celebrating Dr. King's contributions offers a unique opportunity to inspire students…

Discovery ED has some great short professional learning resources that are only a few minutes and have some valuable information. Click on the link below to check out some of these that could easily fit into your busy schedule. Discovery…

A few years ago around the holidays Chris Harmuth and I made an instructional video on some useful, and fun, keyboard shortcuts. With the holidays fast approaching I thought it might be fun to revisit this little gem we created…

Energize Your Group Projects As we head into the final stretch before winter break, it’s the perfect time to try something new for your group projects. Canva Whiteboards are here to make brainstorming and collaboration easier and more fun for…

Learn how to use BrainPOP to foster collaboration among students.