2019 – Page 12 – TeachThought

When Teachers Step Out Of Their Comfort Zones

What happens when teachers step out of their comfort zones? Well, that depends on the nature of the change.

Every classroom is as different as the person creating it. But are there any common elements that every modern classroom should share?

This (simple) game helps students understand how fake news works, why it becomes popular, and its central mechanics and trends.

To use the Feynman Technique, practice explaining a concept to others as simply as possible. Make it simple, then make it simple again.

Improving engagement in a language learning classroom is accomplished by building relationships and creating fun lessons.

Cognitive biases are tendencies to selectively search for or interpret data in a way that confirms one’s existing beliefs.

While the goal of a school isn’t ‘to make teachers happy,’ a school full of ‘happy’ teachers can change the world.

Here, we offer a few ideas for using technology to teach writing, with commentary on why good writing is so important to students’ futures.