School Separates Boys and Girls
The debate continues at TeachHUB with the Hot Topic article:
PBS Kids Island: Website of the Week
Getting stranded on a desert island just got educational, thanks to PBS Raising Readers’ Kids Island. Every few months, I search for the latest websites for young children. My own children loved Sesame Street and predictability of the show, so I started at the source
Teaching Strategies for Vocabulary Expansion
Vocabulary, most teachers and professionals realize, is the cornerstone of a well-rounded education. Think about it for a moment, if you will: Without a well-constructed sentence using the right words, an essay, story or poem cannot be completed. With that important word-worthy aspect in mind, today on TeachHUB.com, frequent contributing […]
Using Classroom Games to Teach about the Continents
In this technology-driven era when they world can seem so small, with important events of the world available to us (and our students) 24/7, understanding how the world works is of the utmost importance. So it goes without saying that the brunt of instructing kids on events of importance happening […]
Cooperative Learning Checklist
Cooperative learning can be a powerful tool for energizing a classroom, motivating students, and raising achievement. However, any teacher who’s used cooperative learning knows that it’s not always easy to get kids to work together and stay on task. Sometimes it may even seem like your students would rather work […]
HOW BRAIN IMAGING CAN HELP US WORK BETTER, TOGETHER
The human brain is at once the source of our most basic functions, and our most intriguing biological mysteries. Christof Koch, the chief scientific officer of the Allen Institute for Brain Science, has called the brain the “most complex object in the known universe.” In fact, we know more about […]
Classroom Activities that Apply Mindfulness
Classroom activities-type articles are consistently popular with TeachHUB.com visitors, and lately we’ve been enlightening educators on how to apply a degree of mindfulness to their classrooms (mindfulness is the intentional, accepting, and non-judgmental focus of one’s attention on the emotions, thoughts and sensations occurring in the present moment). You’re not […]
Classroom Management: 7 Fun Ways to Watch a Film
Most teachers have heard the plea many times: “Can we watch a movie in class?” Many succumb, others refuse, but sometimes, a film can add lots to the academic environment. With that in mind, today on TeachHUB.com, frequent contributing writer Jordan Catapano, himself a seasoned high school English teacher in the […]
6 Common Teacher Interview Questions and How to Answer Them
Preparing for a teaching interview is a lot like studying for a test. You can review commonly asked questions, think about what you’ll say beforehand, and go in to do your best. If you prepare beforehand, the interview questions will seem routine and familiar. You’ll have answers on the tip […]
Teaching Strategies that Enhance Higher-Order Thinking
Higher-order thinking, or using complex skills to understand a learning topic, is a hot topic in educational circles these days. Higher-order thinking encourages kids to not just memorize math facts, for instance, but to understand how those math facts connect to other concepts. Today’s centerpiece article on TeachHUB.com, penned by […]
Funny Throwback Friday: Homework Misunderstanding
This is an oldy but a goodie… Just had this email forwarded to me – and almost fell off my chair laughing. After a student turned this drawing in to her teacher, the teacher received this note the following day: read more
21st Century Skills: Beyond the Buzzwords
Education is a field filled with buzzwords, from RTI to collaborative development to differentiated instruction to student-centered learning and beyond. The latest trend in this time of “change” is 21st century skills. 21st century skills encapsulate all that teachers have been begging for in the post-NCLB era: creativity, problem-solving and […]
Clever Classroom Activities, Tips for Teachers
Despite the myriad of technological innovations that have transformed the educational realm over the course of the last few years, there are a few stand-by tricks that teachers can rely on to deliver from year to year. These tried-and-true classroom activities have stood the test of time and are there to help […]
How to Teach Writing in STEM Classes
Traditionally, the task of turning students into proficient writers has always been considered an English teacher’s job. Therefore, finding innovative ways to include writing in the ELA classroom appears second nature to most English teachers. With the impending implementation of the Common Core State Standards, school districts now expect all […]
WHY HR ANALYTICS NEEDS THE ART OF STORYTELLING
Human resources is no longer the “fluffy” side of business. Companies are getting back in touch with the art as well as the science of HR, using analytics for data-driven insights that create real business change. Analytics can provide evidence to support decisions that were once based on instinct and experience, but […]
10 Things to Do Now to Prepare for Back to School
Although your school’s doors may have closed for the summer, and you’re likely focused on June, July, and August, it’s never to early to start thinking about your triumphant return to the classroom at the end of the summer (not a popular notion today, probably). Today on TeachHUB.com, frequent contributing […]
Mindfulness Classroom Activities
Mindfulness, or the state of being aware of your present feelings and emotions to focus on thoughts, has become a powerful educational buzzword of late. Bringing about mindfulness has a unique on a student’s health and well-being, so it’s no wonder that educators are eager to employ it within their […]
5 Don’ts for Teacher Professional Development
A professional development session can leave a teacher feeling knowledgeable and excited, or feel like the session was a waste of their time. I’ve had the benefit of working in three different districts; some were very laid back, and others were very uptight. I’ve seen both extremes as far as […]
5 Reasons to Plan for a Summer Vacation
The importance of educators recharging cannot be underestimated; indeed, given the myriad of stresses of teaching, taking time to rest and get away is just about imperative. However, during those too-short summer months, teachers often take a second job, take professional development classes, or even begin planning for next year. These options […]
Cool New Online Course Tool
Move over Moodle, there’s a new player buzzing on the online education scene. After hearing about BrainHoney, a new online course software site, I was impressed with how easy it is to use, the drag-and-drop curriculum connections, and the fact that it’s FREE! To learn more about BrainHoney and how […]
Need Teacher Giveaway Ideas
As we wrap up the Holiday Lesson Plan Giveaway, I want to thank everyone who spread the word and got so many new teachers involved in the TeachHUB community. Now it’s time for some new, fresh fun. We love giving back to teachers with things they need, want and enjoy. […]
Technology in the Classroom: Keyboarding & the Scientific Method
The proper ways to use technology in the classroom can sometimes be difficult, especially when it comes to keyboarding skills. By now, schoolchildren have been using tablets, laptops, and old-fashioned computers since birth, all driven by the ancient skillset required by the keyboard. So when it comes to convincing students to learn […]
Cheap Teacher Professional Development for Summer Break
“I’d love to do some professional development, but it’s just so expensive!” If that sounds familiar, take heart: here are some activities that are low cost, but high impact – guaranteed to make you a more effective teacher next fall. Read Your Way to A+ Teaching During the school year, […]
