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These formative assessment tools help teachers keep track of student achievement and inform future planning. They are free, easy to learn, and can be used on any device.

Need help writing an Exploratory Paper? My step-by-step guide gives outline ideas, sample essays, and editing tips.

In this article, I outline survival tips for first year special education teachers. My survival guide includes advice about planning, IEPs, networking, prioritizing, and more with lots of resources.

Example Reflective Essay and links for topic ideas, with step by step writing instructions.

If your student is telling you he only has four classes to study for, he may be telling the truth. Unlike traditional high school schedules with 6 or 7 periods a day, many high schools are using block scheduling. Block scheduling has taken America by storm in recent years. What, exactly, is block scheduling? And who really benefits from it: school districts, teachers, or students?

Whether you teach in one or several content areas, lesson plans matter. The quality of your lesson plans will in great part determine how efficiently class time is used and how much content your students learn.

My experience of teaching English to an Arab beginner as an ESL teacher in the making.

This article discusses what goes into a successful academic essay for history, including the do's and don'ts of what to do in body paragraphs.

How to understand electricity. A complete beginner's guide covering watts, amps, volts, ohms and kWh. Cost of running appliances. AC, DC and three-phase. Resistivity of materials. A description of electric and magnetic effects of current flow in a conductor.

Need a getting started guide for Google Classroom? Help and support is on hand in this step-by-step tutorial for Google's new online learning platform for schools.

Want to write better sentences? Try my easy tips to improve sentences by just changing the first word. List of words included.

ProctorU is a company that monitors online college students as they take examinations. Having somebody stare at you for two hours never felt so rewarding (and uncomfortable.)

Classroom sharing has become increasingly popular in public education across the U.S. Here are 3 reasons why this approach is ineffective in schools. Written by somebody who shared her classroom for several years.

A consistent and clear late submission policy can improve classroom morale, prevent arguments, and make dealing with the regular piles of marking much less stressful. If your school or co-teachers do not have a late work policy, make your teaching life easier - develop your own.

When trying to write an essay, write a poem or write a story, good feedback is essential. Learn the basics of literary criticism here.

Dionysus was the greek god of wine, ecstacy and love. He was so charismatic that women left their homes to revel in the woods with him. He symbolizes the perpetual youth who never wants to grow up.

Help in developing a global problem solution essay topic.

Lack of vocabulary holds English language learners back. Here are 8 effective and easy strategies to enable English language students to leave your classroom with an enriched vocabulary bank every day.

Through the use of numerous constraints on the writing process, this group of French writers utilize the method of Oulipo to determine what literature might be, as opposed to what it is.

Need a homeschool transcript or wondering what a homeschool transcript looks like but don't know where to begin? I've got you covered. Here's how to create a homeschool high school transcript, step-by-step with pictures.

Teaching literature to high school students can be difficult, but using literature circles, a proven successful teaching strategy, can help.

Calling parents: If you’re a teacher about make a difficult phone call to a parent, there are several things you can do to make sure all goes smoothly. These are suggestions I myself have used as a middle school teacher.

This article will explore the pros and cons of online education and the traditional classroom setting.

Want a fast way to write your research paper? Try one of these easy topics. You'll also find links to research ideas, writing tips, and sample essays.

Need help understanding Summary Quotation and Paraphrase? Easy rules about the differences and full example to help you understand.

Need help on your reflective paper? Here, you'll find over 100 essay topics and help in writing your essay fast.

A detailed report on what to expect if you find yourself taking the Western Governor's University (WGU) Readiness Assessment.

Great topic ideas for science essays, links to articles to begin your research, writing tips, and step-by-step instructions for writing your paper.

Oobleck is a fun material made of cornstarch and water. It changes from a liquid to a solid when a force is applied and turns back into a liquid when the force is removed.

For students with disabilities, assistive technology enables them to keep up with their classmates and to succeed in school. There is a variety of assistive technology available to help students with different kinds of special needs.

Step-by-step instructions on how to summarize articles with examples.

This article includes everything you need for writing an interesting essay: Easy technology topics with links to videos, articles, and research to start your paper.

Step-by-step instructions on how to write an argumentative essay, including how to craft an enticing introduction, how to write a thesis statement, and how to outline your essay. Classical, Rogerian, and Toulmin argument strategies will also be discussed.

Traumatic Brain Injuries can be a life-changing condition that can affect all facets of one’s life, including the ability to learn.

While many people write for fun and profit, “spreading the word” is actually serious business; readers want accurate reporting and “the whole story.” Journalism, in one of its simplest forms, is the dissemination of information to a wide range of audiences. Writing and publishing for online sources has become all the rage these days, whether you’re composing thoughts for a blog or creating serious copy for news and information websites.

This hub details real world teaching skills for all teachers working in schools. It includes information about conferences, planning, co-worker relationships, and more.

This is a guide meant to offer some help and insight to those considering teaching in Thailand. This guide is geared towards non-native speakers but some of the information can be of use to native speakers too.

Easy Sentence Starters for Reader Response Logs, Journals or Essays. Help in writing your Reader Response Essay too.

The skills and benefits you gain from studying history are immense. Students have a lot to gain from increasing their knowledge and understanding of history.

Co-teaching has become increasingly popular in U.S. public schools, but is highly ineffective. Here are 5 reasons it doesn’t work and is a huge waste of resources. Written by somebody who co-taught for several years.

100 easy argument essay topic ideas from college students by college professors.

This article will show you ways to not only pass (and survive) English Literature class, but how to get good grades!

Step by Step instructions for making a slide show or video for a graduation. Includes ideas for music and how to use Windows Movie Maker.

This article explains environment assessments for students with low vision as related to the IEP.

In this episode of the curious origins of nursery rhymes we tackle the loveable but doomed egg that is Humpty Dumpty. Just what does it really mean?

Tips and advice on how to take notes from college textbooks and how to reduce the amount of time your spend reading one.

Need help writing your Problem Solution paper? Follow these easy step-by-step instructions!

Learn more about mindmapping as an aid to retaining information no matter what level. Mind maps can be used for education, daily tasks or even as a tool in treating memory loss in Alzheimer's.

Need help with an illustration paper? Get over 100 terrific topic ideas, writing tips, and examples.

Are you considering becoming a substitute teacher? Here are 10 reasons why you should consider this career opportunity.

This article features a lesson with activities on time management and independent living for children with vision loss and other disabilities.

Concession stands are a great way to raise funds for school groups, events and sports teams. However, running one can be a daunting task. Make it easier with these tips and instructions.

Easy and fun experiments with eggs. Grab a carton of eggs and try some egg-tremely cool science experiments like egg in a bottle and rubber eggs.

Based on national rankings, these are the best nursing schools for the undergrad degrees AN, LPN, LVN, RN, and BSN in the Bay Area. University of San Francisco has ranked number one since 2016.

A guide to teaching English around the world.

So you waited too long to write a paper, and now you're panicking. Don't sit around moping—spend ten minutes reading this article instead, and you'll be able to write a quality essay in no time!

This article describes many ways for high school or college students to study effectively for biology and do well on their tests and exams.

Want to write better sentences? Here is a guide for how to improve your writing. Includes sample sentences and links.

In a flipped classroom, students watch video lectures in the evening and perform enrichment activities during class time. The system may improve learning but has pros and cons.

Understanding the way we process knowledge is crucial for making the right decisions regarding education. The theory of multiple intelligences is a good start.

Want an Easy Persuasive Essay topic you can write fast? See my tips and links to articles to help you write a quick and easy paper.

Over 150 expository topic ideas. Includes inspiration for Concept, Definition, Cause/ Effect, How-to, and other essay types.

You've gotten into grad school...now how are you going to survive it? Tips for those starting graduate school, from budgeting to on-campus services and buying textbooks.

Writing an argument or position essay? Need an idea? To get you started, I give you 100 great ideas on how to write that essay, along with links to additional resources.

Error correction, when done properly, helps your students learn without them losing confidence. This article includes some simple approaches to the correction of writing and speaking which will help the ESL teacher and student.

Easy to follow steps to get you through the toughest poetry. Learn the basic method of analysis and gain greater understanding of the poem that lies before you on the page.

Limited vocabulary is one of the greatest obstacles English language learners face when they read. Learn how to pre-teach key vocabulary from text to equip English language learners for a successful reading experience.

This article outlines the four categories of questions the German Embassy asks students seeking a student visa. See example questions and answers.

Clear lessons on Paraphrasing, Quotation & Summary in research papers.

What is the best thing about being a teacher? No, it's not the summer holidays, although those are definitely a good benefit. Light bulb moments, relationships and the ability to learn every day, and more. These are the ten best things about being a teacher. The great things about teaching are not related to money or selfish pursuits.

This article features an analysis of "Richard Cory" that shows how Robinson spoke to the human condition of placing the wealthy on an unrealistic pedestal. It also includes some Common Core lesson plan ideas for this relevant, shocking poem.

Need help writing a Summary, Analysis, Response paper? See this example along with links to help you write your Reading Response Essay.

Learn how versatile your iPad can be when you use an iPad document camera stand to enhance teaching and learning in your classroom.

Instructions for writing an annotated bibliography with examples written by students.

One of the greatest gifts we can give our students is to instill in them a strong sense of confidence. In doing this, we enable them to be higher achievers. Here are 10 simple strategies you can use in the classroom to boost your students' confidence.

Get the help and support you need to lead your students on a variety of amazing virtual field trips with Google Expeditions for iOS and Android devices.

Need help on cause effect essays? Easy instructions, tips, and organization ideas for writing an excellent cause or effect paper.

Simple, easy to follow tips and ideas to help your students improve their spelling in classes. Includes strategies and suggestions for dealing with homophones,homonyms and exceptional English words.

Foreign students who make up their minds to study in Germany are initially faced with a lot of questions. Unfortunately, getting the right answers about studying in Germany can sometimes be tricky.

Here are eight ways to incorporate student culture into lessons to promote engagement in the classroom.

Year-round school is an alternative method of instruction. It has advantages and disadvantages for parent and student. Let's look at the basics and what some teens have to say about it.

Summarizing and paraphrasing are important everyday skills, that make studying and working much easier. These skills can be learned and improved upon with a little practice.

If you are a teacher, you have had to deal with a disruptive class. Here are tips for dealing with that disruptive class in order to calm the class and save your sanity.

With teacher performance pay, teacher salaries are greatly infuenced by students' standardized test scores. Here are 10 reasons teacher merit pay is ineffective in public education.

This article explains the steps of writing an interview essay: interviewing people on an issue, analyzing results, and responding.

Here's a great example of a proposal essay with simple and easy step-by-step instructions on how to write an effective paper. Getting an A on a proposal paper is simple if you follow some simple steps

Tips and advice on how to avoid, spot and correct typos.

Conversation classes are often unplanned and structure-less, or fall into the trap of patterned role-plays. Learn how to plan realistic and useful conversation lessons for your students.

Food and nutrition are important subjects. They should be studied in as many grades as possible to help students learn how to create healthy and tasty meals.

When an author asks me for help with editing a book, I ask if they truly want editing or just proofreading. A quizzical look often follows. Discover the difference between them and why you need both.

Cramming for an exam or test can be stressful and frantic, but it doesn't need to be! Whether your assessment is in a few hours, tomorrow, or next week, this article lists five helpful steps to help you plan an effective and focused cramming session.

Have you upgraded to Windows 10? If so, these ten top tips are designed to help you make the most of the new features in Microsoft's latest operating system.

Interesting topic ideas for your paper or debate. Links to help start your research.

Research has suggested that the best teaching takes into consideration children’s general developmental, cognitive, and social characteristics. In addition,effective literacy curriculum includes the integration of children’s interests, cultures, families, and the communities in which they live.

This article addresses the most common mistakes students make when writing in English. It discusses the conventions of punctuation, sentence structure, subject-verb agreement, pronoun-antecedent agreement, and other issues found in novice writing.

Randomization techniques and strategies are a great way to keep all of your students focused and engaged in the topics you are covering in class. Randomization techniques in the classroom also improve content retention and classroom camaraderie. Includes a video with the author sharing the various teaching methods and strategies described in the article.

Playing games about the periodic table of elements can be not only educational but also great fun. Games can help students learn both in school and at home.

If you want to draw in your audience from the get-go, you'll need a great first sentence.

Discover some of the benefits of getting a master's degree in social work so you can decide whether this degree offers what you are looking for.

Here are instructions on how to assemble a first aid kit for your college student's dorm room, including a checklist for bandages, medications, useful tools and more.