LRNG and Classcraft partner to deliver powerful learning experiences
Classcraft & LRNG launch a new integration that will give students greater access to learning that engages them and helps them develop career readiness. The post LRNG and Classcraft partner to...
View ArticleHow to create a learning plan
Creating a learning plan rewards both teachers and students by allowing them to accomplish more in the classroom. However, creating a learning plan template doesn’t simply mean customizing a plan to...
View ArticleSurprise games: 6 ways to increase student engagement
I haven’t studied brain chemicals like an expert in neuroscience likely has, but I can almost guarantee there’s some positive brain chemical released when you’re surprised. Consider how your brain revs...
View ArticleHow to get your class under control, or why classroom management is important
The dream Anne of Avonlea. Stand and Deliver. Sister Act 2. Freedom Writers. These are only a few of the great teacher movies that have inspired both educators and non-educators alike. Regardless of...
View ArticleThe 8 core drives behind great classroom gamification
With its focus on human motivation, gamification can have a positive impact on our lives, from school to the workplace. Many educators are already using game elements to boost student engagement, track...
View ArticleHow to use game-based learning in the classroom
Imagine you’re sitting in a classroom and all the teacher does is stand in front of the smart board, project his or her notes, and read them verbatim. Like most people, you’re likely to be bored out of...
View ArticleHow to measure student success: The beginner’s guide to digital badging
Think about it: Have you ever worked on gaining practical skills like a handshake or changing a flat tire for a grade? The answer is likely, no. The same applies to the classroom: not everything is...
View ArticleHow to create a digital badging program in your classroom
Educators often hear of new classroom strategies but have trouble adopting them. If you’re wondering how to begin implementing badging in the classroom, this guide is intended to save you some...
View ArticleHistory and literature lesson plan — September’s Quest of the Month
Introducing Classcraft’s sixth Quest of the Month! Each month at Classcraft, we’ll be choosing one awesome quest to promote. The post History and literature lesson plan — September’s Quest of the Month...
View ArticleClasscraft’s #TeachersAreProfessionals fundraising initiative
Do you think it’s right for teachers to have to pay hundreds of dollars to get their students the supplies they need? Our friends behind the #TeachersAreProfessionals movement don’t think so, either....
View Article8 creative classroom management ideas your students will love
Are you looking for some fun classroom management ideas? Thankfully, you can still entertain your students without letting them go buck wild. With a mix of educational technology tools for teachers and...
View ArticleHow does classroom management affect learning?
As a teacher, you spend several hours a day in the classroom with possibly hundreds of students. Without effective classroom management and a positive learning environment you’ll find it difficult to...
View Article3 unbelievably easy tips to help teachers plan better lessons
Are you discouraged because you can’t seem to get your students to pay attention in class? Are you tired of looking back at a sea of young, unresponsive faces while teaching lesson plans that you spent...
View ArticleCreating equitable schools with positive behavioral interventions and supports
How you choose to manage your classroom greatly influences your students’ success. When schools and teachers work together on positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS), they create a safe...
View Article7 top collaboration tools for students
When it comes to technology, teachers integrate it in the classroom the best they can. But you might be looking for some more ways to use collaboration technology tools in your classroom. If so, you’re...
View ArticleHow to use PBIS in your school
Did you know that the old adage “you can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar” can apply in the classroom, too? As National Education Association President Lily Eskelsen García noted, “The...
View ArticleEverything you need to know about positive reinforcement in the classroom
I really miss positive reinforcement as an adult. No one says, “Good job, Emily! I like how you got right up with that alarm today!” Or, “I see you’ve scheduled your tax appointment early this year,...
View ArticleVisionary Connie Yowell on curating learning (interview)
LRNG CEO Connie Yowell talks about how curating learning beyond the classroom is crucial for preparing students for the 21st century. The post Visionary Connie Yowell on curating learning (interview)...
View ArticleHow to pace lessons in the classroom
Have you ever gotten to the end of the school year only to realize you weren’t able to cover everything you had originally planned? As teachers, we often face the challenge of effectively managing...
View ArticleVisionary Connie Yowell on curating learning (interview)
LRNG CEO Connie Yowell talks about how curating learning beyond the classroom is crucial for preparing students for the 21st century. The post Visionary Connie Yowell on curating learning (interview)...
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