Interactive Whiteboards and Web Tools

…should open as a Quicktime Movie. Be patient because it may take awhile to download. Depending on your computer, it may download as a file that you have to open

Google Classroom Management Tips

…or CD version of your textbooks and worksheets? You can access these and then save the page as a JPG (picture format) to your drive or desktop. Next, open Google…

10 Ways to Power Up Any Lesson and Maximize Learning

…writing, written reflections, written explanations). Ask Open-Ended Questions Instead of asking multiple choice or true/false questions, ask open ended questions that require complete sentence answers. Incorporate Cooperative Learning Cooperative learning…

How to Cure the Classroom Library Blues

…number, I always know who has what. John Blake – One of my classroom community jobs is Librarian. At certain times in the day, this student will open the check-in/out…

Mighty Math Tasks!

…how our state wanted math tasks to be: open-ended, higher-level, and engaging. This idea fascinated me! Our state had recently adopted the Common Core State Standards, and the level of…

The Power of Audio Books

…player as needed. All students were expected to have their own copy of the book open and follow along, tracking the text visually as they listened. Reading Comprehension Improved 50%…

How to Create a Classroom Yearbook

…on the floor and open in it their laps or open it flat on a large table. I know from experience that if it’s handled roughly, it will fall apart….