Students Remember Tip

penny — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 23:57:06 +0000

‘Students Remember’ is a sign that, I think, is a must for all educators to have close at hand to jog their memories. You know, we often get so caught up in the day to day preparations, teachings, and general happenings, that we forget some of the things we should be focusing on as educators. I really feel that this sign sums up a lot and should be close by to keep our minds focused on the way that our students remember and learn. If we do that, then hopefully we will make our lessons and activities reflect the last line: Students Remember 90% of what they Do and Say!

Click on the picture of the ‘Students Remember’ sign below to download a printable version to keep close and in view as a daily reminder.

Make Learning Fun

penny — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:33:32 +0000

Note: this site is underconstruction, please come check back in a couple of days.

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Thanks and sorry for the inconvenience.

Make learning fun whatever you are doing. Life is just too short not to enjoy it.
When I taught school, the first objective was to get the kids to want to come to school or your class.
If kids want to come to your class, that is a big hurdle you have just jumped. One way to accomplish this is to make learning fun. Now, that does not mean that you have to entertain them every waking minute. I am talking about taking a bit of a different approach to a topic. Is there a way that you can spruce it up instead of the same lecture, traditional drill, practice worksheet, or boring review? How about something to get students’ attention and blood flowing when they first enter the classroom? How about taking the time to notice something good about each and everyone of your students?
I know this takes more time and time is of a premium, especially when you are in the education field. There just never seems enough time for all that lesson preparation, execution, grading, and bookwork.
Well, I hope that I can help you out at least a little bit.
Check back for tips, activites, games, and other tricks of the trade to make you teaching life a little easier and add more fun to everyone’s learning day.