Differentiated instruction is a necessity in today’s classroom. Even though there are some drawbacks to it, the benefits are obvious: no student is left behind. Everyone has a chance to reach mastery of concepts while learning at their own pace and at their own level of understanding.
As a school leader, you can fully take advantage of the LMS, which yes, is a great hub for storing all learning materials and assessing students, but it’s also a way of tracking results, helping each student succeed, communicating with parents, and all in all having a better overview of all school activities, regardless of the size of your school.
Each year I like to explore different digital tools in my classroom to see what kind of an impact they will make on students and learning. With so many options out there, finding the ones that will benefit our students can take some time, however there are enough which are easy to get started with and that offer ready-made lessons or activities, which is a plus for busy educators.
The NEO team will head over to London in just a few days to be part of The BETT Show 2020! We are proud to be an exhibitor yet again at this amazing event. Drop by our Booth NK31! We’re really looking forward to meeting you there!
No matter how old students are, they need to know first how to protect themselves from a cyber attack. That’s why it’s important to teach them about antivirus software, how to create and manage the most secure passwords, the risks of public Wi-Fi connections, how to identify potential cyber-scams and also that they should report any suspicious activity to the responsible adult.
We can’t think about the future if we neglect to think about the younger generations and their preparedness for it. Putting together a good entrepreneurial program means that all students can benefit from it. As it’s likely that more and more young people will choose the self-employed route, schools should also adapt to the new demand for entrepreneurial skills.
Teaching is a profession that requires an enormous amount of patience and dedication. However, it’s also one of the most rewarding professions out there. You’re part of one of the most essential systems in society. Education is crucial, and society requires good teachers. Follow some of the above tips and you’ll be on your way to becoming an even better teacher.
We know you are passionate about being a teacher and the rewards that you receive from your students compensate for everything else that might put you down. We are pretty sure you’ve been trying to forget all the nagging things that come with the job during this festive time, but we would like to give you a short meme retrospective of this year.
Smart technology is constantly evolving and it truly was a matter of time until voice was added to the mix. Smart speakers are slowly conquering the world. From kindergarten to college, smart speakers are finding their place in educational institutions, as voice-activated technology does have the potential to change many things for the better across classrooms, for students of all ages.
Active recall and spaced repetition can improve test scores and long term retention. Teachers can start by incorporating low stakes quizzes or teaching them how to schedule study time at home. The biggest benefit is that students can apply this method in any area of their lives, whether they want to get into the college of their dreams, learn a foreign language, learn how to code, etc.
