What, Why, and How of Lesson Planning

What, Why, and How of Lesson Planning

Developing a creative an effective classroom lesson plan can make or break student learning and participation. Starting your lesson plans with a structured layout and expanding it with details and design can create a turning point in the classroom. The main structure of the lesson plan should answer the questions of what, why, and how. … Continue reading →

5 Steps to Optimize the Classroom Experience with Technology

5 Steps to Optimize the Classroom Experience with Technology

All educators, CTOs, and Curriculum Directors know that technology plays a fundamental role in learning. Technology has a base in every classroom, improving performance and learning rates by a 92% reduction in the need for disciplinary action, a 90% increase in high-stakes test scores, 89% fewer dropouts, and a 63% increase in graduation rates. It’s important that … Continue reading →

6 Benefits of Using Mind Maps in K-12 Classrooms

6 Benefits of Using Mind Maps in K-12 Classrooms

Visual aids can provide a more dynamic and interactive learning experience for students. Mind maps are a visual tool used to organize information and ideas in a structured and hierarchical manner. This technique allows students to explore and synthesize complex ideas, which can be particularly helpful in K-12 classrooms where students are often introduced to … Continue reading →

5 Ways to Help K-12 Students Manage Stress

5 Ways to Help K-12 Students Manage Stress

While academic learning is important, developing students’ resilience and coping skills to lead healthy and successful lives is just as critical. Use these 5 tips to help your students alleviate their worries. Encourage students to prioritize their physical health by getting enough sleep, eating nutritious foods, and engaging in regular exercise. This can help reduce … Continue reading →

5 Core SEL Competencies

5 Core SEL Competencies

New to SEL? This blog covers the 5 Core SEL competencies. Content: 1. Self-awareness Building self-knowledge about one’s emotions, values, and roles in the community and their impacts on behavior helps students develop healthy relationships. 2. Self-management Teaching self-management requires teachers to understand student experience and perspective to better support students as they learn to … Continue reading →

Project-Based Learning as a Tool to Close the STEM Gap

Project-Based Learning can boost students’ retention by letting them solve real-world examples that bridge the gap between theory and understanding the why behind what teachers are teaching. The ability to make these connections with a hands-on approach makes PBL a powerful tool for closing the STEM gap. Active learning enhances learning outcomes Project-based learning involves … Continue reading →

Gear Up for National Robotics Week

Gear Up for National Robotics Week

The 14th annual National Robotics Week is happening April 8-16, 2023. Founded by iRobot®, the goal of this week is to provide kids with fun robotics activities and events in the hopes of inspiring future STEM professionals. You can find plenty of free resources available for all grade levels to get your students involved. Click … Continue reading →