There are no silver bullets in education but if there ever was a secret weapon educators can deploy to improve student learning, it’s metacognition. Metacognition is a meta-level awareness of ...

As a paraprofessional for over 3 years and going on my 5th year as a certified special education resource teacher, I’ve learned that no two learners are ever quite the same. Each student brings unique ...

In the 21st century, people have the benefit of having multiple venues from which they can learn, including traditional school lectures, books, museums, apprenticeships, interactions with friends, and ...

High school students may be pretty independent when it comes to virtual learning, but they're also tasked with learning increasingly complex material that requires focus. Make sure you locate ...

Learning strategies for students encompass diverse approaches and techniques aimed at optimizing the classroom learning process, enhancing comprehension, and promoting academic success. These ...

Think about the goals you want to achieve by the end of the discussion. (What do you want your students to learn or know how to do or think about by the end of section?) Consider your role as a ...

Michael Hernandez is an award-winning educator, author, and speaker whose work focuses on digital and civic literacy, social justice, and student-centered learning experiences. His book about using ...

Many teachers don’t receive training in their teacher-preparation programs on common learning differences, say experts. And that can leave teachers feeling uncertain about how to best support students ...

Use an agenda/outline, headlines for each section of your board, titles, dividing lines, underlines, bullet points, numbered lists, boxes, diagrams, and legible labels to organize your board work. Be ...

Melissa Loble is the Chief Academic Offer of Instructure, an edtech company that makes Canvas LMS and products serving K-12 and higher ed. We’re living much longer than previous generations, and this ...