Teaching is a difficult job. For some jobs in this world, it is hard to find a teacher, at least one that is willing to share the knowledge early on. Everything is easier with a teacher. But, teachers have it hard, especially nowadays when they have to rely on technology and teach classes online. Why […]
Category: TEACHING
5 Reasons Why Google Classroom is a Great Teaching Tool
Using the internet can be met with problems for people who are unaccustomed to how the internet works. There is often an overload of information and people cannot really grasp it all. This is why it is important to read reviews and get familiarized with a site or topic before using it. For instance, people […]
Staying Safe Online – A Lesson for Your Students and Loved Ones
We honestly don’t know what we would do without the internet. We are so used to it nowadays that it would be difficult to imagine the world without it. We use it for everything and anything – from sending custom gifs to our friends to learning How to Play Blackjack – it just gives us […]
Competing in the Classroom – Why Is It Important?
Having a safe space and a nurturing environment is important, but classrooms are still filled with competition. Whether it is to present the best essay, the best group project, the finest athletic abilities, or the best grades. Competition exists in many aspects of school life, just like in, say, sports, where people even use things […]
Improving and Maintaining the Students’ Concentration
Easily the biggest challenge in an average classroom is keeping the attention of your students and improving their concentration and focus. I say ‘average’, because I’ve had a few colleagues with exceptionally unfortunate schools, students, and situations, but I digress. Lessons seem to drag on, with very little information seeming remotely interesting. How can we […]
4 Reasons For and 4 Reasons Against Doing Homework
One of the more controversial topics of my teaching days was whether or not homework is truly necessary. Homework has been part of the teaching method for a very long time, but is that an argument for it or against it? Here are 4 reasons why students need to do their homework and 4 reasons […]
5 Tips to Have a Successful Class
Being a teacher is a tough and semi-grateful job that requires dedication and sacrifice. I would truly not recommend teaching if your heart is not in it, as it needs a lot of love and patience. If you do, however, decide to teach and are having a few problems with your class, here are five […]