The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on education and we are still recovering from its affects. The way our students learn and interact, teaching practices, and classroom management strategies have all changed dramatically in just the past three years–for the better.

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Classroom management is one of the most important challenges that teachers face. It can be difficult to keep a class of students engaged and on task, especially when they have different learning styles and needs. By tailoring instructional methods to cater to individual student needs,...

Soft skills are the skills that allow us to interact effectively with others, solve problems, and work collaboratively. For students, developing and utilizing these skills can significantly enhance their academic journeys.

Throughout the school year students will have to work in groups....

This article is an excerpt from Hacking Questions.

All students must have collaboration skills in order to be competent communicators. These skills include absorbing what is heard, probing, articulating, expressing ideas clearly, and building on others’ thoughts. When...

In classrooms around the world, a common response from students when faced with a question is often a sheepish, "I don't know." Sometimes when students answer with IDK, they actually mean it, but the majority of the time the IDK answer stems from something else. Being able to identify the reasons...

The term "magenta teacher" was coined by James Alan Sturtevant, author of Teaching In Magenta. Sturtevant defines a magenta teacher as someone who is passionate about teaching, who is committed to helping students learn, and who creates a positive and supportive learning environment.

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Being able to keep your students engaged is going to be a different challenge you face everyday. There are simple changes you can make to all aspects of your teaching that can easily get students more engaged. Learning is something that should be fun and wanted. When students are...