Category: Learning and Education

by Terry Heick We recently offered a definition of project-based learning and looked at keys to designing Project-Based Learning. We also have looked at the difference between ‘doing projects’ and project-based learning, various project-based learning resources, project-based learning apps, and offered ways for using an iPad in Project-Based Learning. And have shared some practical ideas for…

Dear We Are Teachers, I teach 5th grade in the Milwaukee area. I don’t know when this happened, but I guess wearing shorts in winter is cool now? During our 15-degree recess yesterday, I looked around and realized about half my students were in shorts, only a handful had a winter coat, and none had…

by Terry Heick I. In terms of pedagogy, the primary purpose of an assessment is to provide data to revise planned instruction. It should provide an obvious answer to the question, “So? So what? What now?“ II. It’s an extraordinary amount of work to design precise and personalized assessments that illuminate pathways forward for individual…

Black history is American history, so it should be recognized every day. That said, every February, we have an opportunity to educate our students about the important events and figures that shaped this nation, while highlighting the realities we’re still facing today. To enhance these conversations, we’ve put together this list of powerful Black History…

Is French Common in Dubai? contributed by Lindsey Mayfield In Dubai, a cosmopolitan city known for its cultural diversity and economic dynamism, the French language has a distinct but relatively modest presence, overshadowed by the predominance of Arabic and English.  The city’s linguistic landscape is primarily shaped by its status as a melting pot of…

The cool thing about high school science fair projects is that kids are old enough to tackle some pretty amazing concepts. Some science experiments for high school are just advanced versions of simpler projects they did when they were younger, with detailed calculations or fewer instructions. Other projects involve fire, chemicals, or other materials they…

by TeachThought Staff For a growing child, grade level seems to have very little use. For a child functioning as or in the role of a ‘student,’ it can be vaguely useful to schools to place students and stratify them in what is expected to be similar ability levels, ages, and in the best case,…

This year, Lunar New Year celebrations begin around the world on February 10, 2024. It is the beginning of the Year of the Dragon. To celebrate, we created this fun lunar new year coloring page! To get your copy, just fill out the form on this page. Get My Coloring Page Once you color our…

by TeachThought Staff It’s difficult to remember every key detail during an interview without writing it down—mainly if you’re conducting many interviews quickly. Which candidate had that impressive portfolio? What did that customer say about our product launch? That’s why if you’re not already transcribing interviews, you should be. It serves as a written record…

Romeo and Juliet. Macbeth. Othello. These are just a few of the beloved classic tales penned by William Shakespeare that continue to be discovered by new generations. Many quotes by Shakespeare are still relevant in our modern society, which is a sign that the poet was ahead of his time. Here’s a list of our…