Direction Instruction Versus Project-Based Learning
Direction Instruction Versus Project-Based Learning: Which Is More Effective? by Drew Perkins, Director of TeachThought PD One of my favorite things about leading TeachThought PD is that I get to host The TeachThought Podcast. On our podcast, I get to…
How To Teach Students To Research Without Google
Teaching Students To Research Without Using Google contributed by Jane Healey, Ph.D Inquiry-based learning is one of the current buzz phrases, meaning students should ask and answer questions as a primary method in the classroom. It’s a great initiative, but…
Learning is an experience. Everything else is just information.
“Learning is an experience. Everything else is just information.” by Terry Heick There is an essential–and essentially human–movement in learning–a point where something transitions from other to self. It starts with recognition–an awareness of that thing. A formula, process, skill,…
The Cost Of Insisting What A Student Will Understand
Learning Outcomes: The Cost Of Insisting What A Student Will Understand by Terry Heick Preface: The point of this article is not that Outcomes-Based Learning—and its desire to predict learning outcomes—is ‘bad.’ It’s frustrating when new ideas or approaches are focused…
27 Ways To Promote Intrinsic Motivation In The Classroom
What Are The Best Ways To Promote Intrinsic Motivation In The Classroom? by TeachThought Staff We’ve talked about the definition of intrinsic motivation in the past. We’ve also talked about some basic ways to improve student motivation. This time, it’s Mia MacMeekin’s…
22 Of The Best Apps To Make Videos In The Classroom
What Are The Best Apps To Make Videos In The Classroom? by TeachThought Staff In education, perhaps one of the least utilized talents of iOS hardware is creating exceptional video. While it’s not uncommon for teachers and students to use iPads…
Establishing A Culture Of ‘Can’ In Your Classroom
How To Establish A Culture Of “Can” In Your Classroom by Terry Heick The long-term output of any school should be not just proficient students, but enabled learners. An “enabled” learner can grasp macro views, uncover micro details, ask questions,…