21 Canva Tutorials for Teachers
This is an update to a post that I published earlier this year. Since the original publication I’ve created a couple more Canva tutorials to bring the list to 21. I’ve been using Canva to make all kinds of graphics and presentations almost since the day it was first available to the public. Over the […]
Research-Based Guidelines For Evaluating Worksheets
Research-Based Guidelines For Evaluating Worksheets In this article I will show why worksheets, when designed effectively, are the most efficient way for the Teacher to influence and impact student learning in their classroom. Education tools that are essential to the classroom often support one of the three stages of the education cycle. Think of education […]
Practice Worksheets Fit Brain-Friendly Teaching Strategies
Practice Worksheets Fit Brain-Friendly Teaching Strategies Practice worksheets are essential resources in the classroom and comprise one of the three components of the education cycle: Instruction – A teacher’s responsibility to convey information to students. Practice – The combined responsibility of students and teachers to put knowledge from instruction into practice. Assessment – A student’s […]
Want Improved Worksheets? Up the Rigor and Pair With Active Learning
Want Improved Worksheets? Up the Rigor and Pair With Active Learning Can you believe it? Many curriculum directors want teachers to stop using worksheets. But don’t panic… it’s only one specific type of worksheet they dislike: drill-and-kill, e.g. 20 of the same multiplication problems to solve. Educators know that worksheets are essential to learning so […]