Teacher Tips

Apr 14, 2016

Breaking Down a Teacher’s Day: How Edtech Can Help Teachers Maximize Their Time

We've been taking a close look at how many hours teachers put in and what those hours are dedicated to. Now, let's consider how technology can support teachers to help them make the most of their working hours.

Darin Rasmussen

Mar 31, 2016

Breaking Down a Teachers’ Day: A Close Look At How The Hours Are Spent

When we kicked off this series a couple weeks ago, we talked about how much time teachers actually work during an average week. In this post, I will take a look at our best estimates of where exactly that time and effort is going across the year.

Darin Rasmussen

Mar 28, 2016

[SXSWEdu 2016] The Power of Storytelling to Ignite Student Passion

In his session on Rewriting the Story of Education, Austin Dannhaus focused on the power educators have to use storytelling to help students find their passions.

Shannon LaBree

Mar 25, 2016

21 Tips, Tricks, and Ideas Every 21st Century Teacher Should Try

Take advantage of all of the new resources and ideas circulating in the education community, and start experimenting in your classroom! To help you get started, we’ve put together this list of tips, tricks, and ideas for 21st century teaching and learning.

Sarah Cornelius

Mar 16, 2016

[Free Resources] Spring Equinox Classroom Activities

Download our free Spring Equinox Classroom Resources and take advantage of the changing of the seasons to talk about topics like the weather, plant life, and the solar system with your elementary students!

Madison Michell

Mar 15, 2016

Breaking Down a Teachers’ Day: Where Does the Time Go?

The research is clear: teachers put in well over 40 hours per week. Today, we're kicking off a series looking at how many hours teachers actually put in, how exactly they spend those hours, and what strategies can help teachers make the most of their time.

Sarah Cornelius