Have you ever done whole-class direct instruction with a presentation like Google slides or PowerPoint? Have you noticed that some students finish really fast with writing down the information from the slide while others take a lot longer? It's hard to wait for every ... READ the POST
How to teach cell energy in a flipped classroom
Using videos as a way to teach instruction is nothing new. Teachers have been teaching students through videos for a long time. With new technology and more students having access to technology at home, now is the perfect time to start using videos in a more engaging way and not just a ... READ the POST
How to improve note taking in the classroom through video
Does this sound familiar. It's the point in the lesson when it's time to give the students the basic information about the topic. You create this great presentation. It has all the information the students need to know including checks for understanding. You set aside 15 minutes during ... READ the POST
The Flipped Classroom Model leads to more opportunities and student success
I hate giving notes in class. I've never like it. It seemed that some students went really fast and then waited around or started distracting others around them because they were board. Other students took forever to write the notes because they either had a learning disability, they were a ... READ the POST
Blended Learning in the Science Classroom
Why do Blended Learning?Blended Learning is a great way to incorporate different modes of learning so that you can reach more students and help them understand in the method that works best for them. It helps students learn about the topic through guided inquiry, group collaboration, and ... READ the POST
The Teacher Facilitator: The new way to teach
What I consider the "typical" teacher style starts with the teacher giving the students the notes, usually through a PowerPoint, and then doing some type of worksheet to practice the information from the notes. The students then go home and do another worksheet for practice. The whole ... READ the POST