ResourceHub Category: Teachers

Tucked in the rolling hills of rural, eastern Tennessee, the seven schools in Rhea County School District (RCSD) serve more than 4,000 students. A longtime Promethean partner, RCSD could only […]

Today, personal information is constantly being collected and schools are no different. There are two types of student data commonly being harvested; performance information collected by teachers and held by […]

In 2023, Washoe County School District (WCSD) in Reno, Nevada, set out to provide all 64,000 students access to the best possible educational tools. First on the to-do list was […]

Many educators will be familiar with the concept of modeling, where a teacher demonstrates new ideas, techniques, or concepts and their students learn by observing or copying. The “I Do, […]

What is an Ecomap? An ecomap is a great tool that allows a teacher to visualize the people who are important to their students. Unlike genograms, ecomaps are a visualization […]

Good lesson plans take an artistic touch and a knowledgeable hand. It is an essential skill of any educator and takes a lot of practice to get right. Even though […]

As an educator, you know all too well that keeping students engaged is something that you have to think about constantly. In today’s digital world, there are a myriad of […]

With so much disruption to education over the last several years, accurate information about a student’s current level of understanding is especially crucial to ensuring all students achieve their full […]

To understand how to unite summative and formative assessment it’s important to discuss not just how they differ, but how they are alike. They both assess student progress, of course. […]

“When the cook tastes the soup, that’s formative. When the guests taste the soup, that’s summative.” Robert E. Stake, Professor Emeritus of Education at the University of Illinois Formative assessment […]

Education helps define modern civilizations. Its profound influence has shaped society. While the structure of formal schooling began in the 18th century, its journey has continued to evolve over the […]

When schools were forced to fully or partially close because of the global pandemic, educators had to simultaneously manage remote and in-person teaching. In other words, apply a hybrid learning […]

As the spotlight on science careers grows brighter, ensuring students are prepared for the journey ahead becomes crucial. Fortunately, many students thrive when engaging in hands-on experiments and activities. Yet, […]

Climate change has been making headlines for years. Focus on the subject has sharpened and nearly everyone is paying attention. There’s increased pressure on both businesses and schools to boost […]

Engaging students is one of the biggest challenges facing teachers now and in the future. Sustaining their interest can be difficult, and a lack of understanding about what ‘engagement’ means only […]

In today’s fast-paced digital world, we must recognize the significance of providing students with moments of rest to recharge and refocus. As educators, you know how important it is to […]

Teacher workload has reached critical levels. Indeed, according to the latest State of Technology in Education report, most teachers believe workload is contributing to high levels of stress in schools.  […]

Technology has changed the world of teaching and learning. However, despite gifting schools with access to new resources, collaborative learning tools, and increased flexibility, some teachers are still dubious about […]

In today’s modern educational landscape, teachers are expected to deliver increasingly comprehensive instruction. Students are expected to acquire a deeper understanding of the subject matter despite their limited prior knowledge.  […]

Ector County Independent School District (ECISD) has been educating students in Odessa, Texas, and from the surrounding midland Permian Basin for more than 100 years. In the early days, enrollment […]

Edtech has always been fundamental in creating a dynamic classroom environment with continuous opportunities for student interaction. To foster greater student engagement in the classroom and unlock exciting new activities […]

Several times a month, Promethean Education Consultant Kate Haddad posts a “Teacher Highlight” to her Twitter feed. These bite-sized stories showcase the innovative ways teachers in Knox County Schools (KCS) […]

Student-led learning has gained pace over the last several years. It means a departure from a traditional classroom set up, giving students more autonomy and encouraging them to take more […]

As a key part of classroom differentiation, teachers should establish their students’ learning readiness, interest, and abilities. Scoring learner profiles in these three areas arms teachers with the best strategy […]