Using Visuals to Easily Teach the Gilded Age

Using Visuals to Easily Teach the Gilded Age

Though the Gilded Age can be taught with many different resources, methods, and styles, visual aids are key. Primary Source Analysis is heavy during the Gilded Age. Using visuals, visual analysis, and primary source analysis allow for easy comprehension during...Read More
Simple Teaching Strategies for Every Classroom

Simple Teaching Strategies for Every Classroom

Teaching styles often vary from classroom to classroom. Further, students learn in multi-faceted ways. But, modifying your teaching style to accommodate doesn't have to be intimidating. To ease your stress this year, try these teaching strategies for every classroom! There...Read More
A Learning Process for Optimal Student Understanding

A Learning Process for Optimal Student Understanding

If you've been to a Professional Development course anytime in the last decade or so, you've likely heard the terms "multiple intelligences" and "differentiated learning" a couple dozen times. While it may seem overwhelming to apply these "up-and-coming" principles to...Read More
Teaching Styles and Strategies: Change It Up!

Teaching Styles and Strategies: Change It Up!

Most likely, you have taught your first few days or weeks with a safe and dependable teaching style.  You have used the same methods or strategies that you've practiced in years before, and you are comfortable.  So... it's time to...Read More
The Importance of Cheating for the New Generation

The Importance of Cheating for the New Generation

Way back in the old days, when I attended high school, we were mainly taught through the reading of textbooks, the writing of notes, and rote memorization.  There were no other tried and true strategies, and classroom teachers were held...Read More