Technology in Education – Using Timers as a Simple, Powerful Motivation Tool
When teachers employ technology in education, like using device-based timers in their classroom, something amazing happens. Students take notice and are often motivated at the idea of racing the clock. Although a few students might be stressed by the use of a timer,...Technology in the Classroom – 9 Ways to Use Google Images to Teach Vocabulary
By Amanda McNinch, Struthers City Schools Susan’s note: Some teachers struggle to effectively use technology in the classroom. During a program I did in Columbus, OH, I met Amanda. She told me about how she uses Google Images to support vocabulary. Amanda was...A Baker’s Dozen Creative Storage Ideas for Your Classroom
I love to find out-of-the-box, creative storage ideas for my organizing challenges. If I can find an inexpensive item at a yard sale or a discount store and use that find for something totally different than intended I get a sense of satisfaction. I’ve defied...