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Measuring Student Engagement to Improve Instruction
There are three types of student engagement: behavioral, emotional, and cognitive. All three are important to analyze and understand in order to help improve your instruction in the classroom. We must accept that not all [...]
Technology Based Formative Assessments
Formative assessments are necessary to evaluate student comprehension, learning needs, and academic progress during a specific lesson or unit. There are many different approaches to gathering the information needed to guide teacher instruction. Some commonly used [...]
Advice for New Teachers
Walking into your new classroom can be intimidating, especially if it's your first time teaching. Here are some tips (directly from teachers) to keep in mind as you get adjusted in your classroom. Breathe. Don't [...]
Teaching New Concepts Without a Lecture
Coming up with new and interesting ways to present subject matter can sometimes be a challenge. Instead of defaulting to lecture mode, consider some of these other methods! Flip your classroom. Have them do an [...]
Bouncing Back After the Holidays
It’s easy to get burnt out right before a holiday break. Now that we’re back from a long weekend, it can be difficult for you and your students to get back into the swing of [...]
Making the Most of Your Break
Christmas break is right around the corner, and it’s a great time to relax and recharge for the upcoming semester. Here are some tips on how to make the most of this time and to [...]
Teacher Tips for Relaxation
We asked our teachers about their favorite ways to relax. We see a bit of a trend with the bubble baths and wine! Check out this list and see what appeals to you. “Steaming hot [...]
Student Led Lesson Plans
Successfully structuring a way for students to teach their peers can prove to be challenging. We directly asked teachers what they do to implement this process and for tips they could share. When it comes [...]
Class Rewards That Don’t Involve Money
Finding ways to reward your students without breaking the bank can sometimes be a challenge. Check out this list of awesome class reward ideas that will not cost you any money! 1. Win a day [...]
Using Data to Improve Student Retention
The “data-clock” has already started ticking. Through this series we have discussed that institutions must be: Standardizing their data infrastructure – Data Warehouse Organizing personnel to work cross-functionally – Train staff to leverage their own [...]
Institutional Research Requires a Systematic Approach to Data
There is an enormous amount of data and information that is on our institution and that is starting to now funnel through the IR office, and it can be incredibly difficult to stay ahead of [...]
Coaching 101: Asking Curious and Powerful Questions
One of the most important skills of a coach – think life coach, instructional coach, or leadership coach - is asking curious and powerful questions. Here are three tips to amplify your question asking and [...]
Unexpected Classroom Moments – by a teacher!
Teaching is a profession you can study and plan for, but is something you can’t fully prepare for except by just diving right in. An anonymous teacher gave us these insightful reflections on what surprised [...]
Tips for Managing Middle Schoolers
There are different challenges that come with teaching each grade level. Here are some tips directly from teachers on how they manage their middle school classes. Establish your expectations and teaching procedures Think about how [...]
Keeping the Classroom Fresh
Attempting to work, think, and innovate in a stale environment can be an incredibly difficult task for anyone. Going day-to-day in the same room can make you lose interest and passion in what you’re doing. [...]
Tips for Reducing Test Anxiety
Test anxiety is something that unfortunately affects many students. The fear of not knowing the right information and the fear of failing can be paralyzing. In turn, this can cause students to score lower on [...]