Guiding Students to Develop a Clear Understanding of Their Cell Phone Use

Banning cell phones from classrooms can backfire, but teachers can help students think critically about this addictive technology.

How the practice of “ungrading” transformed a teacher’s life, and motivated her students to think for themselves.

Successfully integrating project-based learning across multiple classes requires careful coordination of learning outcomes and the teaching workload.

Metacognitive tasks can help eliminate guessing and ensure that elementary students show what they know on standardized tests.

Second-grade students can find deeper engagement in writing when they know their work has an audience beyond the teacher.

Young students respond well to teachers who manage their classrooms with quiet confidence and genuine care.

A teacher with long experience in PBL discusses the kinds of data teachers should collect to document student learning, as well as how and when to collect it.

Teachers can use these tools to give students feedback—and seek feedback in return—to support deeper understanding and growth.

Changing your staff’s instructional practices is never easy, but gathering teacher input and buy-in can make for a smoother transition.

Tip for new teachers from a veteran: It’s wise to prepare backup strategies to support student learning for times when their original plans fall through.