Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 18, 2025

Whether you’re a first-year teacher or just looking to stay organized, this quick checklist covers the essentials. These are perfect for algebra worksheets and assignments. It’s perfect for group work and simulations. Just check it off, stock up, and roll into the school year feeling confident and classroom-ready.

High School 52

High School High School Math Schools 52

Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 15, 2025

Students work on cars that they’ll later pit against each other in the ultimate test of mechanical engineering, aerodynamics, and creativity. Assign a specific type of race car construction project, such as rubber band cars, balloon cars, and bottle box cars, or allow students to use their own materials from home.

Middle School 52

Middle School Middle School Schools Science 52

Edsurge

JULY 17, 2023

Educator Jen Manly, left, and EdSurge reporter Nadia Tamez-Robledo address the audience during a discussion about the challenges students face while doing group work. Why does group work suck so much? And why do teachers and professors continue to assign it? EdSurge: My first question is a two-parter, Jen.

Group work 148

Group work Teachers Students Instructors 148

eSchool News

MARCH 19, 2025

Our rigorous curriculum is taught by Pennsylvania-certified teachers trained to provide virtual instruction in real time and is focused on providing all students the educational resources and out-of-classroom experiences they need to become successful, lifelong learners. There is also a free trial.

Teachers 304

Teachers Learning Science STEM 304

Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 13, 2021

Last week, my class of teacher candidates explored the topic of building an online learning community. As teachers in a blended or online learning landscape, it’s our responsibility to help students to develop their social presence or the ability to assert their social and emotional selves online. So, what can we do? #1

Beliefs 494

Beliefs Discussions Assignments Blended Learning 494

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 11, 2022

It has been estimated that college students across the globe devote in excess of a billion hours per year to “disposable” assignments (Wiley, 2016). Students view the work as simply a hurdle to be crossed, and once submitted and assessed, worthy of nothing more than being discarded. What a waste!

Assignments 131

Assignments Motivation Science Study 131

Catlin Tucker

MAY 18, 2015

Many traditional teachers are reluctant to transition from a teacher-centered classroom to a student-centered classroom. In a teacher-centered classroom, the focus is on the teacher. The teacher is in control of the classroom environment and the activities taking place there.

Teaching 405

Teaching Assignments Group work Skills 405

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Teachers juggling the concurrent classroom with some students physically attending class and others joining remotely via video conferencing are trying to balance the demands of teaching in two learning landscapes simultaneously. A present–pause–discuss format allows the teacher to focus on introducing one concept or skill at a time.

Blended Learning 546

Blended Learning Coaching Feedback Discussions 546

eSchool News

AUGUST 13, 2024

In elementary education, incorporating hands-on activities, promoting group work, and using visual aids are crucial for effective learning. Group work fosters collaborative learning through projects and discussions, thereby encouraging students to consider different viewpoints and ideas. Hands-on activities (i.e.,

Cognitive Development 294

Cognitive Development Students Secondary Education Assignments 294

eSchool News

DECEMBER 30, 2020

Natural leaders may emerge during group work as part of a team presentation assignment. Because there are so many tools and teachers have limited time, we’ve compiled this list of multimedia resources to get you started on your search. Related content: 20 top edtech tools.

Learning Tools 294

Learning Tools Learning Assignments Group work 294

Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 26, 2024

Tips for Teachers to Balance Work and Life During the Busy Parent-Teacher Conference Season The parent-teacher conference season often demands your full attention since you will have to create and update records as well as give specific feedback to every parent about their child.

Teachers 167

Teachers Attention Achievement Activities 167

Edsurge

MARCH 11, 2021

“I hope it works, I hope it works,” I muttered to myself as Tonja, the student teacher in our classroom, logged into Zoom to reach the remote learners in our class. As the program started, I couldn’t help but think how different her experience as a preservice teacher was from my own. And there was no pandemic.

Teaching 216

Teaching Teachers Students Math 216

Faculty Focus

JULY 11, 2024

When I look at the various articles and comments in the Teaching Professor collection, group work continues to be a regular topic. From a well-designed and well-implemented group activity, students can have rich encounters with the content and learn the value of working collaboratively. How Does This Apply to Group Work?

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Group work Instructors Students Research Methods 64

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Over the years I tried more classwork, less classwork, having students take notes, not having students take notes, working in groups, working alone, more homework, no homework, less homework, extra help sessions and everything in between. Yet one day I watched a teacher in Hermon, Me., In Vassalboro, Me.,

Teachers 152

Teachers Feedback Math Assignments 152

Faculty Focus

JULY 11, 2024

When I look at the various articles and comments in the Teaching Professor collection, group work continues to be a regular topic. From a well-designed and well-implemented group activity, students can have rich encounters with the content and learn the value of working collaboratively. How Does This Apply to Group Work?

Group work 59

Group work Instructors Students Research Methods 59

Edsurge

OCTOBER 1, 2020

If you work in education in 2020, you are making tough decisions about how to best reach and teach your learners in the midst of a global pandemic. There is a dearth of evidence to help teachers make informed choices on how to allocate time to asynchronous vs. synchronous online learning.

Lecturing 218

Lecturing Disabilities Learning Assignments 218

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

How to Get Started with SEL Teachers can emphasize SEL with their students from day one of the school year by flipping their class expectations and beginning with activities that get students collaborating while also practicing classroom routines. The video can be delivered to students via a Post to your Edmodo class or as an assignment.

Distance Learning 218

Distance Learning Culture Gamification Learning 218

Edsurge

AUGUST 1, 2024

Many teachers and professors are spending time this summer experimenting with AI tools to help them prepare slide presentations, craft tests and homework questions, and more. But teachers rarely share with students where these materials come from. But many experts say it depends on what a teacher is doing with AI.

Teaching 217

Teaching Education Ethics Instructors 217

eSchool News

JULY 1, 2024

Research shows when educators and administrators focus on SEL, school climate, and student voice, a synergy results, leading to outcomes that include more supportive relationships among students, their peers, their teachers, and their administrators. Thus, it is essential to create opportunities that can instill these feelings.

High School 293

High School High School Knowledge Motivation 293

Edsurge

JUNE 5, 2019

As a novice teacher educated in the digital age, I entered education, and specifically Saint Cornelius Catholic School, at a time of whirlwind change. Much of the changes center on shifting our culture and mindset from teacher-focused to student-centered learning.

Metacognitive Skills 166

Metacognitive Skills Learning Assignments Group work 166

Cult of Pedagogy

OCTOBER 1, 2023

It’s pretty well known in educational circles that cooperative learning is supported by research, but so many teachers still struggle with it, so when things don’t work well, they give it up. So when you assign partner work, do it with intention. to determine groups.

Group work 52

Group work Assignments Questions Communication 52

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Support Teachers Teachers are feeling anxious, overwhelmed and out of their depths as they navigate their roles in the pandemic. This is especially true for newer teachers who have not had the benefit of time and experience in the physical classroom before moving online. There is a place for both, the authors argue.

Learning 218

Learning Internet Writing Failure 218

eSchool News

JANUARY 15, 2020

Natural leaders may emerge during group work as part of a team presentation assignment. Because there are so many tools and teachers have limited time, we’ve compiled this list of multimedia resources to get you started on your search. Projects can be safely shared with peers and teachers.

Learning Tools 164

Learning Tools Learning Assignments Group work 164

Edsurge

APRIL 9, 2020

Like millions of teachers around the country, Katie Gardner is still adjusting to an online workflow—and so are the families of her students. Others have parents who are working essential jobs and no older siblings to help with schoolwork. Teachers of older students are assigning group work and creating breakout chat rooms in Zoom. “We

Learning 218

Learning Participation English Internet 218

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

Students didn’t like the traditional textbook-and-worksheet-centric course, and their teachers and district staff were concerned that a lack of engagement was translating into lower grades at Canada’s Ottawa Catholic School Board’s (OCSB) high schools. OCSB teacher Audra Abromaitis; full size image here. add relevant descriptions.

Student Engagement 161

Student Engagement English Assignments Feedback 161

Edsurge

APRIL 20, 2023

For example, teachers serving schools with high levels of student poverty were far more likely to report that their students lacked appropriate remote-learning workspaces free of distractions during the pandemic, according to research from the U.S. Parsing education data into snack-sized servings. Government Accountability Office.

Schools 191

Schools Learning English Achievement 191

Edsurge

AUGUST 23, 2016

For teachers without many seasons under their belts, check out this list of 50 classroom procedures ; it’s a good double check to make sure you’ve thought of everything—from group work to digital citizenship to classroom discussion. Playing at all ages can increase creativity , so a new game is always in my toolbox.

Teachers 108

Teachers Coaching Testing Discussions 108

Edsurge

DECEMBER 7, 2020

. - Jill Hill “It was just a great chance to learn more about artificial intelligence and machine learning and how to encourage K-12 teachers to use more AI tools in their classrooms,” said Hill, the technology integration specialist at her middle school. EdSurge: How has your experience with AI Explorations impacted your practice?

Intelligence 189

Intelligence Education Assignments Middle School 189

Edsurge

AUGUST 28, 2019

Another master teacher of large classes is Michael Wesch. Some approaches I observe Wesch using in ANTH 101 are: Centering the class around 10 big ideas and linking the assignments around those same ideas. Offering team-based, low-stakes assignments to get students explaining what they are learning to others in the class.

Learning 162

Learning Students Assignments Participation 162

Edsurge

JANUARY 9, 2019

Dropbox Paper or Google Docs : these mainstream collaborative word-processing tools let instructors invite students to collaborate on assignments or group work. This past semester, each student submitted reading notes as an assignment in the LMS. Trello : a virtual stack of index cards where students can add their ideas.

Instructors 161

Instructors Syllabus Peer Review Students 161

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

Implementing these strategies are not only beneficial for teachers, but they also have the power to ease additional challenges for students pursuing a post-secondary degree with a disability. Most common accommodations by students with disabilities. Cold or random call.

Disabilities 144

Disabilities Exams Lecturing Education 144

Edsurge

MARCH 17, 2018

As teachers, administrators, or parents, we know how important the future is for our students, and we want to give them an idea of what to expect when the next chapter of their lives begin. She shot and edited a video for her assignment, a mini-newscast in which she talked about her project.

Grades 145

Grades Lecturing Assignments Study 145

Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 6, 2022

It’s always a challenge to evaluate teachers. But Christian Miraglia, Education Consultant and part of the Ask a Tech Teacher crew, suggests asking students to evaluate the teacher. Here’s how that would work: A Teacher’s Best Evaluator. Here’s how that would work: A Teacher’s Best Evaluator.

Evaluation 154

Evaluation Curriculum Feedback Assignments 154

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

Here are three guiding principles that have led to the success of the computer science programs at Los Altos School District (LASD) where I work as a teacher and computer science integration specialist. That’s why it’s critical to have a teacher who knows the students and can encourage or guide them before the project is abandoned.

Science 168

Science Art Social Studies Language 168

Edsurge

OCTOBER 29, 2018

Guidebooks to structure group work. These active learning strategies can work in any course—for any major, in any discipline. Johnson, who wanted to help students course-correct before midterms, developed an innovative combination of high-stakes and low-stakes assignments and assessments that provide ongoing feedback.

Active Learning 163

Active Learning Activities Teaching Multidisciplinary 163

Gaggle Speaks

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

With OneNote, teachers can create a Class Notebook with read-only pages that provide the necessary information and announcements for students. While collaboration is mainly about working with others, there’s also an aspect of self-reflection and contribution that is very important. Setup Private Spaces. Setup Shared Spaces.

Students 111

Students Assignments Group work Reading 111

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Tools like learning management systems (LMS), educational apps, and gamified platforms allow teachers to differentiate instruction, providing students with content tailored to their needs and pace. Teachers can create and manage assignments, distribute resources, and provide real-time feedback to students.

Educational Technologies 130

Educational Technologies Technology Education Quizzes 130