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 […]
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 […]
Best Podcasts For Teachers
Ever feel like you’re falling behind on educational trends? Although it’s easy to let day-to-day teaching get in the way, we all know that continuing our education is critical to success. And not just our own, but our student’s success as well. But between blog posts, books, videos, and so on – there’s so many […]
Using Rewards For Students
It’s no secret that school isn’t always fun. In fact, for many students it can be downright boring. But that doesn’t mean there’s no room for fun or motivation. The question is – what’s the secret to making this happen? Well, there’s a time-tested method that is all about using rewards for students. If you’re […]
Is There Bullying In The Classroom?
Bullying is a serious problem in schools today. So it’s important to recognize when it’s happening so you can take steps to stop it. When it does occur, it’s the responsibility of the teacher and staff to create an environment where bullying doesn’t happen. If there’s bullying in the classroom, then there are steps you […]
Funny Stories About Teachers
Teachers are an interesting bunch. They spend their days making sure that we remember what we learned in school, and for the most part, they do a great job. Every now and then though, they say something funny or their students end up doing something hilarious. In fact, there’s a whole book dedicated to funny […]
The Method Of Whole Brain Teaching
If you have a class full of students who are easily bored and struggle to pay attention, whole brain teaching may be the fix you need. This is a powerful solution for any students who may be disruptive. And that’s because this teaching style rarely gives students a chance to be distracted. As you’ll see, […]
Audio Typing And Using It To Improve Your Skills
Today, there are many ways to improve your typing skills. And one of these methods is audio typing. Audio typing has been around for a while and it’s also proven to be effective in improving one’s writing, spelling, and grammar skills. But what exactly is audio typing? In this blog post, let’s explore the benefits […]
Keyboarding Online – Feature Update! New Teacher Manager!
We are excited to announce the official release of the 2021 Teacher Manager. Goals of this new release were: Better organization of class and student information. Easier navigation and less scrolling. Speedy, zippy, full speed ahead on high performance (built with upgraded back-end libraries). Easier usage of 3rd party integrations for class roster creations. Improved […]
How To Run A Gratitude Activity For Students
One of the simplest ways to make students feel better about school (while also helping educators feel less exhausted) is to run a gratitude activity for students. In fact, two experts in the field, Dr. Robert Emmons and Dr. Jeffrey Fro, found many benefits in favor of regular gratitude practices. And this was true for […]