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How to Teach Children How to Launch a Website

How to Teach Children How to Launch a Website Today, our world is dominated by technology, and children have more opportunity than ever to get involved in the online world. In the past, we discussed how teachers could teach the art of blogging, but you can take your efforts a step further. and one way…

Bouncy, Noisy, Squishy, and Yummy: 11 Fun and Affordable Sensory Play Ideas for Teachers and Parents Learning should never be boring, and the best teachers know how to make their lessons fun. This is one of the very reasons why teachers are embracing sensory play in their classrooms. Sensory play is full of fun and…

Really Good Stuff Digital Platform ~ ROCKS Designed by Teachers. Loved by Students Really Good Stuff is helping teachers to achieve the most from technology with an excellent supplemental curriculum solution featuring 170-plus educational applications mapped to align with national, state, and Common Core standards. The premise of having a curated list of top-notch digital tools all in one…

3 Things to Know About the K-12 Buying Cycle for Teaching Materials Most district and school purchase decisions are made collaboratively by groups of educators. This means that targeting one job title in a district won't work, even if that specific job title is the one who approves the purchase orders. When it comes to…

Is Screen Time Rewiring Our Kids' Brains? Childhood has changed. Gone are the days of playing outside until the streetlights come on — as long as homework is done. Childhood in the internet age is often defined by screen time, or the time spent in front of a television, computer or mobile device. On average,…

5 Hobbies You Should Try Out in 2019 As 2018 comes swiftly to an end you may wonder what exactly 2019 holds in store. Here are 5 hobbies you should try out in 2019. Perhaps you’re going back to the drawing board, or you’re already thinking of new entries for your New Year’s resolutions list.…

The 27 Best Free Stock Photo Sites in 2018! Images and visuals are significant assets for teachers, aiding students to comprehend with ease. However, getting high-quality images for commercial or public resources (like e-learning courses) for free should not be a painful struggle. That’s why Amoss Struck is here to help TWA with this year’s…

Teach to learn… 4 methods to improve learning by teaching

Photo Credit: Avel Chuklanov, unsplash It's not new. Learning by teaching is a method students have found useful for years. Coaxing your brain to organise your thoughts in a comprehensible manner for your "Student” somehow helps you understand the concept better. So how can you make the most of this method with technology? 1) Not…