5-Minute Math Routines
Here are some quick and engaging strategies to enhance your K12 math classroom that are sure to promote growth mindset and raise math enthusiasts. If your math classroom needs a break from rigor and practice, try any of these 5-minute routines that can enhance student engagement and foster a no-fear and non-judgmental learning environment. These…
Math with Google Earth and Cryptograms
There are many games, puzzles, classrooms interactions planned around Google Earth. This was the first time I tried to create a cryptogram using Google Earth for the Math Competition at my school. I designed the game keeping my Grade 3 – Grade 5 students in mind. The school I work at is located in the…
Designing My Asynchronous Class: PART 2
Usability features refer to the ease with which users can navigate the space and make sense of it. These design features are often used in creating any app. However, several educational apps and LMS systems were adopted from already existing systems originally designed for other purposes. For instance, Google Classroom (GC). As useful and dynamic…
Designing My Asynchronous Class: PART 1
Asynchronous online learning is synonymous with self-paced, independent study that provides learners the freedom to learn from anywhere, with minimal or no contact with an instructor. Though it has many potential benefits, online distance learning, especially when it is purely asynchronous, has been associated with high attrition rates. For instance, a 2010 study showed that…
Google Slides for Online Classes
Google Slides have a special superpower – versatility. As one of the most versatile apps in the Google Suite for Education, they are used by teachers in several different ways. Since it integrates well with my Google Classroom, I prefer using Google Slides. If you are new to Google Slides, here are some ways a…
Redesigning Synchronous Online Classes: Keeping Your Learners at the Heart of Your Plan
Good, experienced educators may be struggling with online teaching because they may still be using the same strategies employed in the traditional (brick) classroom. Also, there are many tools and apps available to enhance online learning, but technology alone does not make a synchronous class successful. It is imperative to remember that the 3 principles…
Three Principles of Effective Synchronous Classes
As a teacher transitioning from traditional classroom room teaching to online classes, planning your real-time video conferencing session with learners, also known as the synchronous e-learning session, will be one of the skills you will master. In distance or online education, learners receive material online and plan out their independent study. This was economical and…
Resources for Online Teaching
It’s been a month since the lockdown began and numerous schools have taken learning into online platforms. One of the best outcomes for me was the education community coming together to support each other with resources – free resources! I am floored by the generosity surrounding us. But it’s not always easy to sift through…
Preparing to Teach Online During COVID-19
First time teaching an online class? Awesome! You will find the tools, tips, and tricks you will need to establish your teaching practice online. We as teachers push our learners to actively participate in the learning process, to try new things and to never be afraid to fail. It’s our turn now to face this…
Teacher Lab During the COVID-19 Crisis
How can teachers support each other during crisis schooling? Do you need help teaching online? Do you have tips and tricks you are using to make your online classes successful? This is a place to test our theories and build a practice.
Education Globalization Teacher Lab 