The iTeach Blog
Benefits of Blogging
Student blogging is a common sight in today’s classrooms, from our youngest learners to college students. This is largely because of the many benefits that blogging offers! Learn how this versatile tool can help students to build essential skills.
Engaging Learners in Local History
With so many schools closed and learners at home with care-takers, engagement has proven to be difficult for many classroom teachers. Learn how you can use gamification and hands-on learning to engage learners in history!
Using Avatars for Gamified Learning
Are you working to increase motivation and engagement in your classroom? In this post, Suzy Lolley explores three ways to use avatars for gamification.
Disrupting School: Promoting the Values of Personalization
Education has done well to meet the needs of a lot of students, but with the rise of technology, we have the opportunity to reach and help all students succeed, not just most. Max Gertz explores how classrooms can be rid of the rule of the bell curve by promoting the values of personalization.
Screencasting in the Classroom
Screencasting can be beneficial for teachers, students, and parents in a number of ways. We’re sharing tips to help you to create engaging screencasts that provide your viewers with effective learning tools and support.
“Take it Easy. Don’t let the sound of your own wheels drive you crazy.”
Taking a measured approach and using the tech tools that work well for you and your students will move your classroom forward and prepare your learning community, even when you have to work at a distance from each other.
Four Tips to Get Teachers on Board with Tech
Four easy ways for technology coaches to engage with teachers, build trust, and encourage buy-in.
Strategies to Support Meaningful Peer Feedback
Research shows that students do not implicitly have the skills needed to provide each other with meaningful feedback in a digital space, but there are many strategies we can use to support students as they learn these skills.
Getting Started with Global Connections in the Classroom
Global collaboration allows us to establish a foundation of diversity, inclusion, and equity, which in turn supports all learners as they work to reach their full potential.
Tapping into Classroom Talent with Student Tech Teams
The creation of a student tech team is an innovative strategy that empowers student leaders while also helping both teachers and students obtain the skills and knowledge needed to successfully leverage technology in the classroom.