Giving students feedback is a district-wide instructional strategy where I work. There's no denying that specific, clear feedback given in a timely manner can have a huge impact on student learning. And yet...what if you spend extra time and effort to provide such feedback, but your students don't know how to use it to their advantage? That's what … [Read more...]
Fun and Free Typing Lessons for Students
Now that my class has finally gone one-to-one with Chromebooks (yay!), I needed to choose a website that offered typing lessons for students. Here are the must-have features that I was looking for in my selection: Web-based program easy to use (for both teachers and students) free (and not just free to try, but totally free) fun for … [Read more...]
Facebook Groups for Elementary Teachers
Facebook Groups for elementary teachers are becoming more popular and it is easy to see why. First, it uses a platform many of us visit on a daily basis. Second, it allows us to connect with other teachers who are "still in the trenches." Finally, it is very responsive. Have a question or dilemma? Ask your Facebook group for suggestions and get a … [Read more...]