The iTeach Blog
Place-Based Education
Learn more about how place-based education can strengthen students’ connections with their community and help them learn about issues that impact the world outside of their classroom.
Getting Started with Genius Hour
During Genius Hour, students spend a designated amount of class time exploring their own interests. This strategy allows students to experience autonomy and use their voice. Learn more about some key considerations for Genius Hour and create a plan to get started!
Maintaining Student Engagement Through the End of the Year
How can we maintain student engagement through the very last day? How can we make sure that even though grading is coming to an end, our work still has value? Read on for three practical approaches to engaging your students at any grade level through the end of the year.
Bringing Fun and Excitement to the Classroom
When students are engaged in the classroom, they are more attentive, focused, and motivated to participate in meaningful learning experiences. Karleen Vaughn provides several easy-to-implement-strategies to increase student engagement and have more fun while you do it.
Engaging Students in an Online Environment
We can still engage our students, even when teaching and learning happens remotely. Many of the best practices we use to engage students in a traditional classroom translate to an online environment. Learn more about how to keep students engaged online!