A science teacher engages high school students by using a variety of techniques including posted objectives, hands-on activities, media, partners and games.

Sep 27, 2011 – Naomi Migliacci

Most students agree that they love to eat. Bringing an assortment of free food coupons to reward class discussion participants can help you to connect.

Sep 26, 2011 – Louis Riggs

With millions of websites, how do students know which ones they can use as sources for research papers? This teacher's guide covers basic Internet research.

Sep 26, 2011 – Karen Berger

Anyone who has had teaching experience will recognize these dreams that crop up at night during times of stress or the beginning of the school year.

Sep 26, 2011 – Lisa Loewen

Teachers don't need to assign book reports to gauge whether or not students read a book, not if they use more creative assignments to measure reading.

Sep 26, 2011 – Carol Rzadkiewicz

The first in a new series featuring classroom-friendly video games, starting with the Rock Band series by Harmonix.

Sep 25, 2011 – Mackenzie Lambert

By using four levels of questions, teachers can motivate students and encourage them to participate actively in classroom discussions of literary works.

Sep 23, 2011 – Carol Rzadkiewicz

If you teach drama, these activities can help you meet course objectives while providing students with learning opportunities they might actually enjoy.

Sep 21, 2011 – Carol Rzadkiewicz

The way to encourage reading is to get students to read. One way to do this is with a good book.

Sep 16, 2011 – Brenda Gargus

This simple science experiment makes learning about insulation, and preventing heat loss entertaining, engaging and fashionable!

Sep 16, 2011 – Vicki Dennison

Research shows that students may not learn best by the popular idea of different learning styles.

Sep 15, 2011 – Jennifer Wagaman

Children with short attention spans can stay focused and learn successfully with some simple modifications to the teaching environment and methods.

Sep 13, 2011 – Linda Wongkee

A simple demonstration, using only a soft toy, can be used to explain the different methods of heat transfer to children.

Sep 9, 2011 – Vicki Dennison

Teachers depend on individual assessment for grades. But students can actually work together to develop complex responses to furnish measures of assessment.

Sep 8, 2011 – Donald Marchand

To chew or not to chew, many teachers face this dilemma on a daily basis. Many schools prohibit gum in the classroom only to find students still do it.

Sep 8, 2011 – Brenda Gargus

Large group activities can generate human turbulence. Strategies are needed to have assemblies be peaceful gatherings.

Sep 2, 2011 – Brenda Gargus

An effective, positive, substitute teaching method is based on a relationship of respect and understanding between the guest teacher and student.

Aug 30, 2011 – Holly Sanderson-Welch

When students stop writing, they stop learning how to write. Students oftentimes stop writing because they are not learning anything new. Make it new!

Aug 25, 2011 – Amy Lynn Hess

All teachers want students to pay attention and be active learners. To maximize participation teachers must ask positive and supportive questions.

Aug 24, 2011 – Harvey Craft

Generation Y students struggle with processing failure. This simple marshmallow activity will usually fail, providing an opportunity to learn from mistakes

Aug 24, 2011 – Tammy Andrew