How to Support Stressed Out Students
If you’re a teacher who is seeing students struggle to cope in class, then you’re not alone. Unfortunately, it’s typical for children to enter school with emotional and physical strain from home and the pressure of academic work, making them stressed out students. Maximizing the potential of every student in your classroom starts with cultivating […]
Time Saving Tips for Teachers
As a teacher, you know how precious time is. With so many tasks to complete and classes to teach, finding the time you need for lesson planning, assessment, and other duties can be challenging. Fortunately, there are several strategies that you can use to save yourself some valuable time each day. In this blog post, […]
Asking Effective Questions in the Classroom
Do you ever feel like your students aren’t listening when you ask them questions in class? If you’re looking for ways to make your students more engaged, this blog post is perfect for you. Today, we’ll discuss how asking effective questions can help create an engaging learning environment that encourages critical thinking, fosters discussion, checks […]
What is Net WPM?
In the grading profiles you are given the option to have your students graded off of their Gross WPM or their Net WPM. The main difference between the two being that with Net WPM with every error the students make, 1wpm is taken off of their wpm score. Confusion can come up for students when […]
Ideas for Celebrating Birthdays in the Classroom
Birthday celebrations in the classroom are always a fun and exciting time. Whether you’re celebrating your student’s special day or just wanting to add excitement to the school year, there are many ways to make it memorable. From creating a birthday bulletin board filled with cards from each student, throwing a themed party, or giving […]
Top 5 Free Resources for Teachers
Are you a teacher looking for ways to engage students and make learning more interactive? Plenty of free resources available online can help you do just that. In this blog post, we’ll be exploring the top 5 free resources for teachers. From virtual field trips to educational games, these tools will allow you to bring […]
How to Use Technology in the Classroom
Want to make use of technology in your classroom? That’s a smart move. Technology can help you reach more students, engage more effectively, and make learning easier. However, it can be challenging to figure out how to use technology in the classroom. After all, so many tools and resources are available, and it’s easy to […]
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 […]
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 […]
Gamification Of Learning: Make It Work In Your Classroom
Gamification – sounds like an intimidating technical term, doesn’t it? In reality, it’s quite the opposite. Most teachers don’t even realize they’re already using this technique in their classrooms. For those who aren’t fully aware of this term, gamification of learning refers to the introduction of game-like elements in your teaching strategies so as to […]