Make Distance Learning Engaging with Virtual Trashketball Games
Did you know that high school students adore trashketball? Even though the game is played more often in middle school, it’s one of the best
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Tips for Teaching on Block Schedule During Distance Learning
Although I’ve taught on a block schedule for 17 years and have many strategies in my teacher toolbox, the pandemic has made me rethink how
Teaching on Block: Make It Amazing With These Easy Tips
When I started teaching, I worked at a school with a 7-period day and 46-minute class periods. I was accustomed to this schedule but then
Why Students Aren’t Writing (And What Teachers Can Do About It)
Every year the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) sponsors a National Day on Writing. NCTE celebrates writing with a social media campaign which asks people
Simple Ways Teachers Can Support the Emotional Health of Students
We all have difficult times in our lives, but 2020 has been hard for everyone. This year has been filled with challenges such as Covid-19,
Easy to Implement Ideas for Teaching Remotely
Do you know the key to successful remote teaching? After doing it online for four weeks, I can’t say that I’m an expert, but I
Tips and Tricks for Digital Learning
Several years ago my school system purchased laptops and other devices for every student, so I began incorporating more digital learning in my instruction. In
Poetry Online
Poetry- people seem to adore it or to abominate it Like many of my current students, I didn’t enjoy reading poetry in high school because