Spread the lovePersonalized learning meets students at the intersection of their abilities and their interests, so why wouldn’t you want to individualize instructional experiences for every student in your classroom?For one thing, many teachers fear that individualizing lessons takes precious time they can’t afford to spend on creating bespoke learning sequences. In reality, you can’t afford not to personalize learning. Fortunately, you can get started as soon as tomorrow with these four low-tech strategies: Build a community. The first step in community-building is to provide a safe place for all learners. Create an environment of trust where students can take […]

Spread the loveIn education, material that is “accessible” meets the needs of students from a wide variety of backgrounds, abilities, and learning styles. Based on this definition, it’s clear that accessibility is vital. All students, at all ability levels and from all backgrounds, should be able to understand and learn from the content delivered in a classroom. Sounds like a tall order, doesn’t it? Fortunately, the influx of edtech has made learning more accessible than ever before. Here are just a few ways that edtech makes learning more accessible: Differentiated Instruction “Differentiated instruction” has long been an education buzzword, and […]

Spread the loveNo matter what field or age range you teach, the World Wide Web offers innumerable resources for your classroom. Check out the list below to learn what the Internet can bring to bear on your subject and for tips on how to effectively apply technology to your curriculum. Mathematics Productivity tools such as Excel can be useful when introducing math to students. Excel spreadsheets offer a wide variety of features that can save time, leaving more time to focus on thinking and analyzing data. Excel allows users to introduce data in the spreadsheet, perform complex mathematical and statistical […]

Spread the loveAs an educator, finding engaging and interactive ways to teach mathematics can be a challenge. One mathematical concept that can be particularly tricky for students is adding three numbers up to two digits each. However, there are many activities that can make this concept more accessible and fun for students. 1. Three-digit Addition War This game is perfect for children to work on improving their addition skills. Divide the class into pairs and provide them with a set of three cards each. Students then play the game of war using these cards, where they add the numbers on […]