The Teacher LinkedIn Profile
How would you like a simple way to increase your teacher job options? After all, it’s always safer (and smarter) to have the ability to find new jobs at a moment’s notice. But it’s not practical to constantly be job hunting while maintaining your current one. So what’s the best workaround for this? A simple […]
Using Pinterest, For Teachers
Ever feel like it’s hard to come up with fun and educational ideas for your classroom? You’re not alone. It’s no easy feat to make sure your students are educated properly. But even harder is maintaining their attention while doing so. However, when you consider how much material they need to get through, what can […]
What Teachers Can Learn From Erin Gruwell
There aren’t many teachers who end up transforming their student’s lives. Because beyond teaching math, reading, writing, and more, many only do the bare minimum so their students can reach the next grade. But sometimes more is required. Sometimes there are barriers that prevent even the smallest learning requirements from occurring. And that’s where teachers […]
How To Avoid Getting Complacent As A Teacher
There’s nothing more dangerous to your career than getting complacent as a teacher. It can quickly lead to a stagnant and boring teaching life. And the last thing any person wants is to lose their enthusiasm for their chosen profession. Luckily, there are a number of ways to stay proactive and keep your teaching fresh. […]
Creative Writing Exercises For Typing Practice
It’s always smart to get out of dull routines and mix things up a bit. And when it comes to repetitive tasks like typing practice, this is especially true. So rather than sticking with the same old boring typing tasks, why not try out some creative writing exercises instead? Let’s talk about some fun and […]
Getting Started – Students
Welcome to Keyboarding Online. This guide will help you get up and running using any of our student programs. If you have questions about specific items, you can visit the section from the menu on the left. If your question is still unanswered, there might be an article under the Student Frequently Asked Questions that […]
Your Teacher Job Search And How To Kill It
Are you struggling to find a job as a teacher? Or are you about to embark on a new career path as a fledgling educator? If so, you’re not alone. The teacher job search is extremely competitive, with a surplus of qualified candidates and only so many jobs available. With this being the case, what […]
Setting A Default Grading Profile
Many have asked, and we have listened. You can now set a default grading profile for the students that you sync, create, or even self register. This feature will be most useful for those who use a third party syncing option. The first thing that you will need to do is go into your “Grading […]
Student Accessibility Options
Each of our student programs has its own Accessibility Options built in that the students may use who need to either use our built in Screen Reader, or use a Screen Reader of their own choosing. On the students lesson screen there will be a button that looks like the one below. Once selected, it […]
Homework Alternatives To Better Help Students
Homework can often feel like a drag to students. But there are many alternatives to the old and boring homework tasks they typically get. And using these other options will go a long way towards keeping your students engaged and interested. So take a look at these homework alternatives to find ways to make sure […]