The iTeach Blog
Executive Function in the Personalized Classroom
Many educators recognize the importance of personalized learning, but struggle with the practicalities of implementing it. In this post, we explore why executive functioning is so important in a personalized learning environment and share strategies to teach this important skillset.
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.
Virtual Planning and Collaboration for Educators
Professional planning and collaborative work looks very different through a screen! These guidelines will help educators build a strong foundation and establish an effective workflow for virtual teamwork.
Shifting Professional Development through the Power of Personalization
COVID-19 has impacted the way we teach and learn in many ways, and this includes professional development for teachers. By taking advantage of professional development strategies such as MOOCS, PLNs, and Online PD, we can shift PD for teachers the same way we work to shift education for students - through the power of personalization.
Growing Your PLN
With a new school year comes new challenges - especially this year. It’s a great idea to grow your PLN for professional support. Not sure where to start? Here are some ideas to help you grow your PLN!
Starting Within: Overcoming Discomfort Surrounding Discussions about Race and Racism
Discussing racism can be extremely difficult, but it is our responsibility as educators to ensure that our students have a safe space to talk about race and racism. iTeach Coach Darius Williams shares how educators can overcome discomfort by starting within ourselves.
Welcoming Students with a Bitmoji Classroom
Bitmoji classrooms are a wonderful way to welcome your students into an online learning environment. With the creation of a Bitmoji classroom, you can provide opportunities for your students to get to know you, while also creating a fun space for them to “come to” each day during remote learning. Learn how to create your own Bitmoji classroom in this post.
Building Community with a Classroom Brand
Identities are powerful! Learn how you can use classroom branding to create a classroom culture where students work hard, have a strong sense of community, and truly enjoy learning.
Making the Transition to a New Technology Platform
Are you transitioning to a new tech platform or learning management system? Jamila Colbert helps us ease our anxieties by anchoring our work in three key concepts: familiarization, pedagogy, and grace.
Building a Positive Classroom Community
A classroom should always feel like a safe space for all students, no matter the age. The beginning of the year is the perfect time to set the stage for this! In this post, we dive into several considerations to keep in mind when establishing a positive classroom community.
Instructional Design Made Easy
You do not have to be certified as an instructional designer in order to create a learning module that is rigorous and highly engaging. Learn how teachers act as instructional designers when they create curriculum, select appropriate learning activities, develop assessments, and make meaningful materials for learners.
Using One Tool to Support Personalized Learning
The amount of ed tech resources available to us can be overwhelming! Learn how to select just one tool to personalize learning and make the classroom more engaging and empowering for students.
Being Intentional about Self-Care
Teaching is a high-stress career - especially these days! We’re sharing tips to help teachers take care of themselves.
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!
Connecting Maker Ed to Classroom Content
Maker Ed allows students of all ages to develop creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration skills. Learn how to take off on your Maker Ed journey by integrating making into the content kids are already learning.
The Benefits of Breakout Education
Breakout games require students to work together to solve a series of clues and challenges before a time limit expires. Learn how breakout games can be used to help build collaboration, communication, critical thinking, and creativity.
Three Critical Mind Shifts for Successful Student Conferencing
When it comes to building relationships with students and collecting specific information about their progress, nothing beats a 1:1 conference… but with everything on the teacher's plate, it can feel impossible to find time in the day to meet with students individually! A simple shift in thinking can help overcome these hurdles.
iTeach Resolutions for a New Year
We are always looking for ways to become even better educators, coaches, employees, and colleagues. iTeach coaches share their own resolutions for 2020, including resources and links to prompt your thinking as you set goals for your own professional practice.
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.
Reframing Thinking for Growth Mindset Reflection
Our iTeach Coach offer pointers to help educators reframe their thinking so they can objectively reflect on teaching and learning in their classroom. Don’t miss our Reflection Map for Teachers, which includes questions that help you identify how you might revise the lesson in the future, as well as questions that hone in on what went right.