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Plagiarism Checker Myths: 7 Things Teachers Still Get Wrong

ByTeachThought StaffMar 4, 2025

Plagiarism Checker Myths: 7 Things Teachers Still Get Wrong Plagiarism violates academic integrity, and teachers shouldn’t waste their efforts on checking copied assignments. We believe, all of us would agree on that. We also suppose many would confirm that using a plagiarism detector…

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Simple Ways To Use Artificial Intelligence In The Classroom

ByTeachThought StaffFeb 28, 2025

Google can’t replace critical thinking. Artificial intelligence is similar: it can be useful or can also make users overly dependent on it.

25 Of The Best Pinterest Boards In Education [Updated]

ByTeachThought StaffFeb 26, 2025

These represent the best Pinterest boards in education and we hope that you are able to find something useful from at least one!

How To Play Outside: 50 Things For ‘Digital Kids’ To Do

How To Play Outside: 50 Things For ‘Digital Kids’ To Do

TeachThought StaffAug 17, 20227 min read

So youโ€™ve been told to play outside, and youโ€™re not sure what to do. Thereโ€™s no electricity, no Wi-Fi, and the sun’s glaring on your iPad.

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40 Homeschooling Tools And Resources I Use (Almost) Every Day

Terry HeickAug 13, 20225 min read

This is a quick list of the tools and resources I’ve cobbled together over the years to get as close as I can to the vision of learning I have for them.

What Students Need On The First Day Of School

8 Things Every Student Needs On The First Day Of School

TeachThought StaffAug 11, 20224 min read

Everyone needs somebody, and the first day of school is one of those times. It is comforting to find a familiar face in an unfamiliar room.

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12 Questions To Ask Your Students On The First Day Of School

Terry HeickAug 10, 20223 min read

Here are 12 questions to ask students on the first day of school, including: “What do you need from me to be successful this year?”

6 Messages Every Student Should Hear On The First Day Of School

6 Messages Every Student Should Hear On The First Day Of School

TeachThought StaffAug 10, 20222 min read

6 Messages Every Student Should Hear On The First Day Of School by Terry Heick & Jackie Gerstein I took an excerpt from a recent post by Jackie, 6 Activities I Use To Build Connections With Students At The Beginning Of The…

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Grade Differently: 7 Categories To Create Learning Badges

Terry HeickAug 4, 20224 min read

The effect of well-designed learning badges is a kind of encouragement mechanic that helps students see their own progress.

Will You Still Be Teaching Next Year?

Will You Still Be Teaching Next Year?

Terry HeickJul 31, 20225 min read

Ask yourself if teaching is good for you. Healthy. Sustainable. What you want to do and be. A lot has changed in education. A lot.

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Difference Between Editing and Proofreading

TeachThought StaffJul 15, 20227 min read

Adjustments in this area help align the paper with academic standards and expectations,

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4 Simple Ideas To Use Technology To Engage Students

TeachThought StaffJul 7, 20228 min read

If we want to use technology to engage our students, it should have a purpose and amplify their learning experiences and potential.

The Difference Between Logical Fallacies And Cognitive Biases

The Difference Between Logical Fallacies And Cognitive Biases

Terry HeickJul 6, 20224 min read

The difference between fallacies and biases is fallacies are real-time thinking errors while biases are pre-dispositions for future errors.