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Examples Of Brain-Based Assessment

ByTeachThought StaffOct 19, 2022

Ideally, assessments correspond to teaching that promotes creativity, analysis, judgment, expert thinking, and complex communication.

A Planning Guide For Project-Based Learning In The Elementary Classroom

A Planning Guide For Project-Based Learning In The Elementary Classroom

ByDrew PerkinsOct 19, 2022

This planning template for project-based learning in the elementary school classroom includes both a blank and completed example.

What Are Literature Circles

What Are Literature Circles?

ByTerry HeickOct 16, 2022

Literature Circles are a way for students to assume a specific role in the study of something (usually a text).

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ACT: 1 In 10 African Americans ‘Strongly College Ready’

TeachThought StaffAug 29, 20166 min read

While 49% of white students achieved “college ready” status, only 11%of African American students earned that same level.

UN: Internet Access Is Now A Basic Human Right

UN: Internet Access Is Now A Basic Human Right

TeachThought StaffAug 28, 20162 min read

UN: Internet Access Is Now A Basic Human Right by Terry Heick For educators (incredibly) still on the face about this whole ‘internet’ thing, there’s some (somewhat recent) news that you might find interesting. On June 27 2016, the United Nations…

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Lesson: Using Infographics To Teach The Life Cycle Of An Insect

TeachThought StaffAug 26, 20166 min read

One of the best places to start with infographics for the very young is in science. There are so many causes, effects, and cycles!

12 Essential Apps For The iPad Pro

12 Essential Apps For The iPad Pro

TeachThought StaffAug 23, 20166 min read

Here are the best apps for iPad Pro that demonstrate what’s possible when you combine modern hardware specs, a usable size, and a stylus.

32 Research-Based Instructional Strategies

32 Research-Based Instructional Strategies

TeachThought StaffAug 22, 20165 min read

These 32 research-based instructional strategies include Setting Objectives and Reinforcing Effort/Providing Recognition.

Love Teaching But Dread Going Back? A Few Ideas

Love Teaching But Dread Going Back? A Few Ideas

TeachThought StaffAug 22, 20165 min read

Summer vacation is about to screech to a sudden halt. You’re on the beach Tuesday and Wednesday you’re back to Staff Preparation Days.

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How You Can Support The New Kid In Your Class

TeachThought StaffAug 21, 20165 min read

Navigating new hallways, making friends, & finding ‘their place’ is challenging for ‘the new kid.’ Here are some ways to support them.

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How Can We Create Credibility For Informal Learning?

TeachThought StaffAug 19, 20164 min read

The problem we are all trying to address is that informal learning–sometimes called ‘play’–doesn’t count for anything, and it should.

how student work models make rubrics more effective

How Student Work Models Make Rubrics More Effective

Grant WigginsAug 16, 20168 min read

Without models of student work to validate and ground them, rubrics are often too vague for students to be useful.

Messages Every Student Should Hear From Teachers

14 Messages Every Student Needs To Hear From You

Terry HeickAug 15, 20162 min read

One message every student should hear from you: “The word ‘smart’ doesn’t mean anything so you and I aren’t going to use it anymore.”