Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 7, 2025

Teaching 8th grade ELA can be a uniquely rewarding experience, as long as you’ve got the right tools. But is that enough to prepare new teenagers for 9th grade? We’ve gathered our favorite 8th grade ELA teacher essentials, including tips for brand-new teachers and seasoned veterans alike.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 11, 2025

I get a lot of questions from readers about what tech ed resources I use in my classroom so I’m going to take a few days this summer to review them with you. Today: K-8 Digital Citizenship Curriculum Overview K-8 Digital Citizenship Curriculum — 9 grade levels. Others, by tech teachers who work with the same publisher I do.

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k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

In a recent interview with K12 Digest, Nam Ngo Thanh discussed his experience with technology, innovation, and education. From a young age, I was captivated by a single question: “Can learning be more meaningful than memorization?” As a student, I found myself disengaged, even though I deeply valued the idea of learning.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 4, 2025

Meanwhile, in my online section of the same course, students worked through carefully crafted modules at their own pace, their participation in discussion boards ebbing and flowing unpredictably. One of the most powerful techniques in my traditional classroom is the think-pair-share discussion format.

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Teach Hub

MAY 16, 2025

Think-Pair-Share is a three-step discussion routine that helps students build confidence in their ideas before they share them with a larger group. Heres the breakdown: Think Students take a moment to reflect on a question or prompt independently. Start with a Strong Prompt The way you ask questions matters.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 20, 2025

Without adequate reading, students will be reluctant, or unable, to participate in class discussions and conversations for lack of understanding and fear of not measuring-up to peers (Severe, E., Preparing to join classroom discussions requires intentional preparation. Spinning Questions. Stalnaker, J., Hubbard, A.,

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Faculty Focus

MAY 18, 2025

Be open and welcome student questions. Create community guidelines for discussions that include intention and impact/anti-bias language. Immediately address ableist /biased remarks in the classroom through discussion. Examine course syllabi to make sure policies (late work, absence, participation grades, etc.)

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Edsurge

APRIL 24, 2025

The youngest Zoomers, as theyre also known, are around 13 years old and still have years left in public school systems dealing with frequent upheavals due to federal-level uncertainty , politicization of essential services like libraries and ongoing challenges to helping students get on grade level.

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Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2025

Therein lies a paradox I have struggled with in my career: How can I continue to teach students that questioning authority is not only okay, but sometimes necessary, while maintaining a position of authority myself? Martin began explaining a concept to the class when I raised my hand and questioned, “Why do we have to learn this?

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Cult of Pedagogy

APRIL 27, 2025

And that class, since I started doing that, is a 20 percent improvement in the exam grades. rapid retrieval: During a lecture, stop every 10 minutes or so to ask a question about a topic you’ve covered. ” Peer Instruction This strategy turns a simple multiple-choice question into a quick collaborative activity.

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Teach Hub

JUNE 12, 2025

Reciprocal reading is a structured yet flexible strategy where students work together to make sense of a text using four roles: summarizer, questioner, clarifier, and predictor. Questioning The role of a questioner teaches students to stop accepting text at face value and start digging deeper.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 1, 2025

AI-enabled systems such as adaptive learning platforms, chatbots, and generative tools like ChatGPT can provide students with on-demand explanations, simulate peer discussions, offer low-stakes quizzes, and give instant feedback. For example, AI-driven polling platforms can pose adaptive questions tailored to the students’ recent performance.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 1, 2025

AI-enabled systems such as adaptive learning platforms, chatbots, and generative tools like ChatGPT can provide students with on-demand explanations, simulate peer discussions, offer low-stakes quizzes, and give instant feedback. For example, AI-driven polling platforms can pose adaptive questions tailored to the students’ recent performance.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 20, 2025

Gen ed is great, so why is it discussed as a “hurdle.” is a question that has reverberated from the minds of learners for decades. Currently, she is in a general psychology course, and although she finds the concepts interesting, she is grinding her way through online discussion boards to finish her degree.

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Edsurge

JUNE 4, 2025

English learners often face challenges in understanding lessons, participating in discussions and completing assignments , which can lead to lower achievement and increased feelings of isolation. Elianis: Before using the tool, I couldnt ask questions or talk to other students in the classroom. an EB student.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 16, 2025

You can also ask survey questions like “What should I know about you before the school year starts?” Start the year off with foundational lessons based on CCSS from the previous grade (or even the grade below that) to ensure students have the tools they need to succeed. Then you can get to know them yourself!

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Faculty Focus

JULY 15, 2025

Instead, it is an educator’s responsibility to design cooperative learning structures that facilitate comfort and collaboration regardless of grade level. The fundamental question becomes: How can educators plan for and deliver instructional content that is relatable and meaningful?

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 16, 2025

Conference Seating: Best for whole-class discussions 2. Horseshoe: Best for class discussions and inclusivity 5. Conference Seating: Best for whole-class discussions Similar to group pods, this type of classroom seating arrangement involves having all of the desks connected to feel more like a large conference room table.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 15, 2025

Download it here: [link] In higher education, we often track student success through grades, credit hours, and retention rates. This project started with a deceptively simple question: What arent our students telling us? Each chapter is co-authored with students who lived the realities we discuss. But it takes intentionality.

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Elevate k12

MAY 15, 2025

Try This: Imagine youre teaching a new ecology unit to your 8 th grade science class. Start with a question like: What animals or plants have you seen in your neighborhood? You can spotlight a few responses or guide discussion using sentence starters. with guided questions.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 30, 2025

In fact, the answer to the question… “What online images can I use?” Here’s a simple review of copyright law I use to start the discussion. Here’s a video I use in my Grad School classes to discuss copyrights and image use. That’s not always true.

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Teaching with a Mountain View

JUNE 12, 2025

These real-world connections add depth to classroom discussions, spark curiosity, and inspire students to explore new topics. Explore the author’s work and help your students prep thoughtful questions. In addition to written clues and yes/no questions, you could also share props. makes learning more meaningful.

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Cal Matters

JUNE 26, 2025

And as faculty members grapple with what this means for grading, tech companies have proved yet again that there’s money to be made from panic. He appealed to the university administration, ultimately winning the right to have his papers graded without the technology. I trust you. I trust that your work is your own.”

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Too many students don’t reach grade-level metrics and no one can agree on the cause. This shift raises critical questions about the future of education: How will teachers adapt their roles? This shift raises questions about the efficacy and long-term viability of conventional education methods.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 15, 2025

Instead, it is an educator’s responsibility to design cooperative learning structures that facilitate comfort and collaboration regardless of grade level. The fundamental question becomes: How can educators plan for and deliver instructional content that is relatable and meaningful?

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 18, 2025

Veterans Day Craft By TNB Creations Grades: K-6th This seven-page craft takes about an hour to complete and includes a picture for students to color, along with space to write a letter. Beyond being enjoyable, these activities encourage meaningful discussions and deepen their understanding of the day.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 11, 2025

With these engaging 7th grade writing prompts, students will dive into a world of self-expression. Challenge your advanced writers with writing prompts for middle school that go beyond 7th grade expectations. Informational Writing Choice Board (Distance Learning) By Swain in the Middle Grades: 5th-8th Standards: CCSS W5.2,

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Priceless Ponderings

MAY 25, 2025

As a science teacher, especially in the elementary grades, teaching these rules isnt just about safety. Whether youre diving into 1st grade science or setting up your 3rd grade science lab, classroom expectations and procedures are everything. Ask questions if youre unsure about anything.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 9, 2025

Perfect for class members working on social skills or for those too-silent periods, these questions, activities, and getting-to-know-you resources are just what you need to warm things up in class. Try these questions for a change of pace: What’s your go-to app when you open your phone? Where is your favorite seat in any class?

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Dangerously Irrelevant

MAY 8, 2025

AI, Schools, and Deeper Learning Artificial intelligence (AI) – particularly generative AI – is rapidly transforming how we learn, work, and create, while simultaneously sparking grave concerns about the ongoing balance between humans and machines.

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k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

Multi-sensory learning techniques, such as hands-on activities, visual aids, and interactive discussions, further enhance understanding and retention. Thats why AEF schedules quarterly conferences where teachers, staff, and parents sit down to discuss student progress, strengths, and areas that need extra attention.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 21, 2025

Create questions about the last chapter in your novel unit, a list of literary terms, or any other concept you’d like to review in an entertaining and competitive format. Pass a question Hot Potato Engage reluctant learners in your lesson with a lively game of Hot Potato. Bring popular game shows like Jeopardy! Assess regularly.

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k12

JULY 10, 2025

Discussion Forums: Some programs include online forums where students can continue conversations beyond the classroom. Supporting your child in joining these discussions—even casually—can reinforce the material and help them feel part of a learning community. Interactive Games: Learning can (and should!)

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Teaching with a Mountain View

JULY 10, 2025

For example, you might decide to start your day with daily question slides or creative thinking journals. End the Homeschool Day with Reflection Wrap up your school day by reviewing what you learned, celebrating successes, and discussing challenges. I am also a huge fan of using Daily Journals to allow for reflection.

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Edsurge

MAY 5, 2025

Instead, an early elementary lesson might involve discussing what computers are, how they help people and their role in students daily lives. The courses support computing from basic skills to advanced theory, serving grades K-12.

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k12

JULY 18, 2025

These platforms enable teachers to create and deliver course materials, post assignments, review work, and host discussion forums—all in one place—for students and parents. Discuss age-restricted websites with your child. For example, if your kid asks you a question, you can encourage them to look up the answer online.

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Priceless Ponderings

MAY 18, 2025

Whether youre a teacher, a homeschooling parent, or a curious grown-up, these ideas are perfect for introducing magnet experiments and answering the big question: Magnets how do they work? Plus, when you pair reading with discussion, those magnetic concepts really start to stick! Great question! GRAB THEM FOR FREE HERE !

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