Transforming paper worksheets
Ah, worksheets. It’s a sensitive topic with many educators, isn’t it? Good or bad, the reality is that worksheets are the workhorse of many...
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5 tips on how to manage social media in the classroom
In this blogpost I will give you some tips and tricks on how to handle social media and on how making it yours. “Social media are monsters!” I hear...
How to motivate students to enjoy learning - Part 1
This series of blog posts will answer one crucial question: how to motivate students to enjoy learning? Being a teacher comes with many challenges....
15 Fun classroom energizers for students
Children are busy people. But when it comes to school they just freeze. They have to sit still for a long time and that’s why they get tired. There...
Top-10 tips for motivating students to read
In this blog post I will give you some tips on how to get your students motivated to read a book. It must be so frustrating to see your students...
Technology in the classroom: iPads versus Chromebooks.
Just a few years ago, teachers were still sceptical about the use of technology. Now, technology in the classroom is everywhere and the advantages...
How to create a fun and educational WebQuest for your students?
What is a WebQuest? A WebQuest is an inquiry-oriented online tool for learning. It’s a lesson in which most of the information that students explore...
From Disruption to Stewardship: The Future of Education
Michelle Cordy is a 3rd grade teacher, thought leader, and educational disrupter who has become renown for her advanced practices in the classroom...
15+ Fun back-to-school icebreakers for the first day of school
New school, new opportunity. New class, new kids, new friends. Every student is a little bit scared and excited for their first day of school....
