Some students are calling for an end to in-class presentations saying they are too stressful for students, especially those with anxiety. Some educators say they see value in forcing students to make presentations to prepare them for future careers, but others, such as Colorado high-school history teacher Travis Grandt, say there are many alternative ways…
Not getting enough sleep could adversely affect college students' grades and increase the probability that they will drop classes, according to a study. Researchers found the effect is worse for first-year students who are 14% more likely to drop a class for every day they don't get enough sleep.
After a visit to a European library in search of Arabic and Middle Eastern texts turned up only titles about fear, terrorism and destruction, Ghada Wali resolved to represent her culture in a fun, accessible way. The result: a colorful, engaging project that uses LEGO to teach Arabic script, harnessing the power of graphic design…
Sherri Short är en filmnörd av rang och hon har tagit med sig sin kärlek till film in i klassrummet. Där använder hon skolbio för att ge nya perspektiv och eleverna får skapa film själva för att variera sätten att lära sig på.
The idea of reading great literature with people with autism may surprise some, but not Ralph James Savarese. The father of a son with autism, and a professor of English at Grinnell College, Savarese has been doing so for years. And he reports gaining insights into literature and humanity in the process.
The author of "10 ways we made our school happier" is back to describe how she creates a climate where educators are free to be creative and students are inspired to achieve.
Relationships take time to develop, but teachers don't have the luxury of time. How can teachers maximize the time they do have by making small, intentional changes to the interactions they have with students on a day-to-day basis?
Jaclyn Wehmeier, a finalist for the 2019 Indiana Teacher of the Year, says visiting her students at home changed how she views homework. In this interview, she shares that she started to assign less homework after she saw that many of the students do not have a quiet place to work at home and homework…
Artificial intelligence can help personalize lessons for students, says Zoran Popovic, director of the Center for Game Science and founder of Enlearn. However, Kelly Calhoun Williams, an education analyst for the technology research firm Gartner, says school districts need to consider student data and privacy concerns.
Teacher and student attendance improved at a New Mexico school after it switched to a four-day week last year, a move that has been implemented by about 40% of the state's school districts. Former teacher and current state Senator Howie Morales is concerned about the effect a shorter week may have on student achievement and…