For+Teachers

// ﻿ Media //
==﻿Want to break up classroom lectures? Sometimes showing a video is a great way to grab your students' attention. Videos can be used to introduce background information, provide additional research on a specific topic, or spark class discussion. Instead of direct teacher instruction, try showing a video clip. If you can't find a video for the topic you're teaching, why not have students make their own? A great alternative to taking notes is asking students to display their knowledge of material using technology. Click here to view the resources. ==

//Collaboration //
==One survival skill students need to learn is how to work collaboratively with others. Working collaboratively allows students to develop their ideas and social skills. Plus, it breaks up the monotony of independent work and practice. Many of the websites can even be used for project-based learning. Click here to view the resources.==

**//Writing //** ==﻿﻿Tired of collecting papers? Are you trying to save paper? Try having students turn in work digitally or practice low-stakes writing on a blog; you can make it their personal portfolio. Give students resources for editing their paper and provide them with meaningful, descriptive feedback without marking all over student work with red pen. Click here to view the resources. ==

Differentiation Template for Projects
==Need a place to start? This template helps you develop projects to reach every learner while maintaining the same unit goals and understandings for each student. The template provides guiding questions and an example. To view the document, click here: ==

//Tips for Cooperative Learning //
==Use these Kagan resources to help you understand the importance of cooperative learning as well as the essential items structures and assignments must have in order to be truly cooperative. Try cooperative learning groups in lieu of indepedent practice. Click here to view the resources.==

//Other Great Teacher Tools //
==﻿Help students monitor their academic progress by giving them an online account where they can download assignments, rubrics, quizzes, and their current grades on engrade. Have students use engrade's discussion board to chat with their classmates about assignments or teacher-given topics. == ==Also, do you need help with getting supplies to help with differentiation in your classroom? Write as many grants as you like and get them funded. There is no catch- donors just want a thank you from you and your students! Click here to view the resources.==