Category: Learning and Education

As teachers, we’ve all faced those moments. You start the day with a flawless lesson plan, full of enthusiasm, and then suddenly—everything derails. Perhaps the internet fails, the projector won’t cooperate, or unexpected interruptions thin out your class. So, what’s the next step when your perfect day hits a snag? Enter the ingenious solution from…

by TeachThought Staff What are the types of assessment for learning? And more importantly, when should you use which? If curriculum is the what of teaching and learning models are the how, assessment is the puzzled ‘Hmmmm’–as in, I assumed this and this about student learning, but after giving this assessment, well….’Hmmmmm.’ In The Difference…

The Precious First Few Minutes Of Class The traditional scene is familiar: Students drift into class while we announce “Your warm-up is on the board,” followed by the usual shuffle for supplies and various requests. But in today’s educational landscape, we can do better with these precious opening minutes. Why Opening Minutes Matter Peak cognitive…

by Terry Heick As a follow-up to our 9 Characteristics of 21st Century Learning we developed in 2009, we have developed an updated framework, The Inside-Out Learning Model. The goal of the model is simple enough–not pure academic proficiency, but instead authentic self-knowledge, diverse local and global interdependence, adaptive critical thinking, and adaptive media literacy. By…

by TeachThought Staff Inquiry-based learning is an approach to learning guided by students through questions, research, and/or curiosity. An inquiry-based learning strategy is simply a way to facilitate inquiry during the learning process. It might be useful to think of ways to suppress inquiry to emphasize the strategies that might be used to promote it.…

George Washington was a fascinating and inspiring figure, one of the most famous in American history. While there’s much to admire about our first president, it’s important to remember he was also a man formed by his place and time. He owned enslaved people, believed in “assimilation” for Native Americans, and failed miserably in his…

Every day is chock-full of new discoveries when you are a kindergartner. These hands-on kindergarten science experiments and activities take advantage of kids’ boundless curiosity. They’ll learn about physics, biology, chemistry, and more basic science concepts, gearing them up to become lifelong learners. To make things even easier, we’ve rated every one of these kindergarten…

Everyone loves Instagram Reels. Content creators are facing high competition to gain the attention of their audience. Attractive and clean reels always gain popularity.  CapCut, free video editing software, provides a clear interface, which makes video editing for Instagram reels simple for everyone. Users can promptly discover tools and features without getting confused. The easy-to-understand…

Which One Doesn’t Belong tasks, with three options that are connected and one that is not, are popular in math, but they’re also great for reading, science, and just for fun! Think collaboration, abstract reasoning, and applying concepts and knowledge, all in one activity.  Grab our free Google Slides featuring 100+ Which One Doesn’t Belong…

Harnessing Kairos: Balancing Structured Time and Learning Velocity in K-12 Classrooms Time in education is about more than minutes on the clock or adhering to rigid schedules. It’s about how students experience time cognitively and emotionally in the learning process. A deeper dive into these ideas reveals actionable ways to create meaningful learning experiences for…