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36 Ways To Use Wearable Technology In The Classroom

36 Ways To Use Wearable Technology In The Classroom

ByTeachThought StaffSep 12, 2025

Weโ€™re not quite at the stage of being cyborgs, but wearable technology is growing, and the number and type of devices is also increasing.

Critical Thinking Is A Mindset

Critical Thinking Is A Mindset

ByTerry HeickSep 11, 2025

Critical thinking is certainly a ‘skill’ but when possessed as a mindset–a playful and humble willingness–it shifts from a labor to an art.

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Quotes About Identity And Who You Are

ByTeachThought StaffSep 11, 2025

“We are what we have done, which includes our promises, includes our hopes, but promises first.โ€ โ€” Wendell Berry

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10 Google Drive Tips And Tricks For Students

TeachThought StaffMay 3, 20254 min read

1. Master the Search Bar: Your Time-Saving Powerhouse Don’t waste time scrolling through endless files. Google Drive’s search bar is surprisingly intelligent. Use keywords, file types (e.g., “presentation,” “essay,” “PDF”), dates, or even specific phrases within documents to pinpoint what…

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ADA DAT Guide: Everything Prospective Dental Students Need to Know Before Taking the Dental Admission Test

TeachThought StaffMay 3, 20256 min read

ADA DAT Guide: Everything Prospective Dental Students Need to Know Before Taking the Dental Admission Test For many prospective dental students, the ADA DAT is the first step toward earning a place at their dream dental school. The American Dental…

Where to find sensory teaching tools for your classroom

Where To Find Sensory Teaching Tools For Your Classroom

TeachThought StaffMay 2, 202513 min read

Where To Find Sensory Teaching Tools For Your Classroom In a world full of stimuli, sensory rooms are becoming an essential tool for schools looking to better support students with sensory sensitivities, autism, ADHD and anxiety. These thoughtfully designed spaces…

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17 Teacher Resources For Lesson Planning Templates & Tools

TeachThought StaffMay 2, 20254 min read

Some of the best lesson planning tools and templates for Kโ€“20 in 2025 include AI planners, collaborative platforms, and printable templates.

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30 Questions Teachers Can Ask At Their Next Job Interview

Terry HeickMay 1, 20257 min read

Do students like going to school here? Do teachers like teaching here? Here are 30 questions teachers can ask at their next job interview.

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How To Identify Your iPad Model

TeachThought StaffMay 1, 20256 min read

If the iPad turns on, identifying which version you have is simple: Settings > General > About. If it won’t power on, there’s still a way.

Teaching strategies for maslows hierarchy

Teaching Strategies For Maslow’s Hierarchy Of Needs

TeachThought StaffApr 28, 20256 min read

Teaching Strategies For Maslow’s Hierarchy Of Needs by TeachThought Staff Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, developed by psychologist Abraham Maslow in 1943, is a foundational theory in psychology that describes the stages of human needs as a pyramid, with the most…

Charlotte's Web

Charlotte’s Web Book Overview

TeachThought StaffApr 28, 20255 min read

Charlotte’s Web is a book about a pig, a spider, and a girl on a farm wrestling with themes of friendship, sacrifice, death, and rebirth.

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How To Play The ‘Count To Ten’ Team-Building Game

TeachThought StaffApr 28, 20252 min read

Understanding how to play the ‘count to 10’ team-building game is about rules, timing, and sequence. Engaged students pick it up quickly.

6 tips for using exit tickets

6 Tips For Using Exit Tickets To Improve Your Teaching

TeachThought StaffApr 25, 20256 min read

Exit tickets can clarify student proficiency but can be used for more than just on-the-fly formative assessment.