How to encourage teachers to use technology
Resistance to change is normal, but that doesn’t make adding technology in the classroom any easier. These practical strategies can help reluctant teachers. The post How to encourage teachers to use...
View Article8 assignments your students will enjoy
As the school year winds down, you may find it challenging to keep your students engaged. Adding new kinds of assignments into the mix may be exactly what you and your students need in the home-stretch...
View ArticleHow to use curriculum, instruction, and assessment for future-ready schools
What and how we teach has changed significantly over the last two decades, except for academic rigor which is easily supported by technology. The post How to use curriculum, instruction, and assessment...
View ArticleHow to boost teacher productivity
As an educator, you’re constantly multitasking and juggling to-dos. And even though your primary job is to teach, you’re often performing 50+ jobs in one. You only have so many hours in a day, and you...
View ArticleHow create-your-own-country projects help keep students engaged
J. R. R. Tolkien’s Middle Earth, C. S. Lewis’s Narnia, the universes of Star Wars and Star Trek, Thor’s Asgard, and the Black Panther’s Wakanda — all of these well-known pieces of fiction crafted...
View ArticleGet ready for Classcraft: Season 1 at ISTE 2019
Classcraft is cooking up a storm at ISTE 2019! Don’t miss these events & swing by Booth 2030 to find out what’s in store, like Season 1, for back to school! The post Get ready for Classcraft:...
View ArticleHow to answer interview questions about classroom management style
Interviewing for a new teaching position can be stressful. Whether you’re a veteran teacher with years of experience or fresh out of college, it’s always good to thoroughly prepare for an upcoming...
View ArticleThe story of our new logo
Classcraft has a new logo and brand. Here’s the story behind these changes and what they mean for teachers, students, and schools around the world. The post The story of our new logo appeared first on...
View Article9 teacher productivity tools (that will make students’ lives easier, too)
In a previous article titled “How to Boost Teacher Productivity,” we listed ways for educators to get more done. Because when you’re a teacher, you’re always on the go, and it’s challenging to find the...
View Article7 culturally responsive classroom management strategies
Classroom management is often a challenge for teachers; both newcomers and veterans are always looking for ways to make their classrooms more effective and welcoming for all students. As classrooms...
View ArticleHow to develop a curriculum as a new teacher
Creating a new curriculum from scratch is hard work, especially for a new teacher who has yet to be alone in the classroom. These six steps will help you! The post How to develop a curriculum as a new...
View ArticleHigh school art lesson plan — June’s Quest of the Month
Introducing Classcraft’s Quest of the Month! High school teachers can use Timothy Martin's quest in art or English class to explore the language of images. The post High school art lesson plan — June’s...
View ArticleThe history of the emergence of technology in education
The students in your classroom can’t imagine a world without technology. Computers have always been a part of their lives. Young learners have been immersed in technology since they could crawl, and...
View ArticleWhat are the top free classroom management apps?
Teachers are always looking for help with classroom management. Sometimes, traditional methods work. Other times, however, teachers might need to find some outside resources to help manage their...
View ArticleWhat’s the secret to career success? Playing video games!
The demand for soft skills is growing and playing the right kinds of games can give students the skills employers are looking for. The post What’s the secret to career success? Playing video games!...
View Article6 lesson plan examples for elementary school
Do you enjoy lesson planning? If not, then you may be doing it wrong! It’s a task that many teachers have to carry out on a regular basis, and it certainly presents challenges. But it’s also a great...
View ArticleThese classroom procedures will make your teaching life easier
When I first started teaching, I quickly learned that there were a lot of daily classroom procedures to juggle, and I needed to streamline them to teach efficiently. For example, attendance took me...
View ArticleWhy do we need technology integration in education?
You can help your students improve their critical thinking skills and achieve greater academic performance. Just try using technology in your classroom. The post Why do we need technology integration...
View Article10 teaching strategies to keep students engaged in the classroom
Did you know that, instead of taking the bus or riding in the car with their parents, kids in remote areas of Colombia ride a zip line to school? How would you feel if that was the case for you? Would...
View Article6 lesson planning hacks that work
Do you remember the first lesson you ever planned for teaching? If you’re anything like me, it involved an immense amount of work, second-guessing yourself, and research. But once you got into the...
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