The first thing many people imagine when they picture a classroom is the teacher standing at the front, chalk in hand, lecturing snoozing students on the causes of the Civil War or the applications ofpi. It’s a tradition that persists despite rapid changes in educational technology, child psychology and pedagogy, a tried-and-true strategy that is […]
As a lazy child, group learning was a great opportunity for me to outsource homework and school projects to my other, more productive, peers. However, when I started a new school I was placed with girls who were lazier and higher up the social ladder than me, and I was stuck making a model ancient […]
There are always students who struggle to work collaboratively. At times, it would certainly be easier to have students sit at their own desk, separate from the distractions of others, and work alone. Often, the students would prefer this too. However, taking this route does a disservice to our students, as community members, and as […]
September 7th, the first day of school. Students clutter the hallways with fresh books, markers, clothes, and (happy or otherwise), fresh faces. Teachers prepare to greet a brand new class- excited by the prospect of change and eager learning. But how much do we really know about these students as learners? About how they have […]
Modern classrooms are filled with useful resources. From tablets to interactive blackboards to e-books and educational computer games, there’s always a wealth of information at students’ fingertips. But with all the distractions the steady march of technological advancement brings, it can be easy for students to neglect one of the greatest resources of all: one […]