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How to Teach Leadership Skills to Middle and High School Students

Learn how to teach leadership skills to middle and high school students. Effective leadership is a skill that can be learned, practiced, and improved upon.

Jenny Fulton
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What Does Student Engagement Look Like?

What does student engagement look like? Discover 5 indicators of student engagement to help you determine whether your instruction in on the right track.

Jenny Fulton
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18 Fun Ways to Teach Classroom Rules and Procedures

Explore 18 fun ways to teach classroom rules and procedures that will increase classroom engagement and foster a positive learning environment.

Casey Brown
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Exit Tickets as Formative Assessment: On Your Way Out

Make the most of a lesson's final moments with these examples of exit tickets as formative assessment.

Tatiana Ciccarelli
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How to Use Game-Based Learning in the Classroom

Discover how game-based learning in the classroom helps to engage students by directly involving them in the learning process.

Aleksandr Hovhannisyan
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10 Motivational Activities Before Starting a Lesson

Explore 10 motivational activities before starting a lesson. Motivational activities for students are a great way to break the ice at the beginning of class.

Mary Dean
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How to Make Cross-Curricular Teaching Part of Your Lesson Plan: 7 Steps

Learn about cross-curricular teaching. Cross-curricular instruction helps students make connections and gives relevance to the subjects and skills they are learning.

Jenny Fulton
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15 Affordable or Free Whole-Class Reward Ideas

Explore 15 whole-class reward ideas that are either affordable or free. There are a variety of fun and easy options to incentivize your students.

Timothy Mugabi
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What Is the Think-Pair-Share Strategy in Teaching? A Collaborative Learning Routine

Learn about what is think-pair-share in teaching and how to use this collaborative learning strategy in your classroom.

Dana Leon
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What Is the Purpose of Checking for Understanding?

Discover the purpose of checking for understanding in a lesspon. Learn strategies to gauge student comprehension and improve lesson effectiveness.

Mary Dean
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The Ultimate Student Engagement Observation Checklist

Discover student engagement observation checklists that can help you evaluate engagement strengths and areas for improvement.

Nicole Nicholas
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3 Online Quiz Games for Students

Explore 3 online quiz games for students that that you can use to engage your class. Help to reinforce key concepts and boost retention.

Kimber Pierich
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How to Create a Learning Plan

Explore how to create a learning plan with these 7 steps to help teachers create a more engaging and effective learning environment.

Jovana Simic
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How to Monitor Student Progress During a Lesson

Learn how to monitor student progress during a lesson by using practical strategies to ensure effective teaching and student comprehension.

Jenny Fulton
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What Is a Comprehensive Assessment in Education?

Comprehensive assessments in education are an integral part of learning that strengthen educators' ability to help students succeed academically.

Mary Dean
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The 8 Core Drives Behind Great Classroom Gamification

Explore 8 core drives behind great classroom gamification. Games can boost student engagement, track progress, and enhance the learning experience.

Corrinna Pole
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6 Creative Teaching Strategies for Diverse Learners

Explore 6 creative teaching strategies for diverse learners that are research-based and teacher-approved.

Mary Dean
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9 Fun Brain Break Ideas and Activities to Help Your Students Focus

Discover 9 creative and effective brain break ideas and activities to re-energize your students and enhance their focus in the classroom.

Melissa Williams
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