ResourceHub Category: Teachers
Engage different learning profiles in the classroom
Differentiation in the classroom is an important skill for teachers to give students the best chance at learning, regardless of their abilities, strengths, and weaknesses. These conditions can be applied […]
Read more »Classroom differentiation: Seven types of learners
The Training and Development Agency for Schools (TDA) introduced differentiation in the classroom to identify students with different strengths and weaknesses to help increase their best chance of learning. Differentiation […]
Read more »Seven methods of classroom differentiation
Differentiation in the classroom allows teachers to give students of all capabilities, in all conditions, the best chance of learning Let’s look at the seven methods of differentiation teachers can […]
Read more »Collaborative vs. cooperative learning
When it comes to students working together, the terms collaborative learning and cooperative learning are often used interchangeably. There are still some key differences; with collaborative learning, students make individual […]
Read more »Swap your projector for the low-cost ActivPanel LX
When outfitting your classroom for the upcoming school year, there are several key decisions to be made. The room’s style, furniture arrangement, and the type of video display you’ll be […]
Read more »Inspiring the next generation of female leaders in Rwanda
In 1994, nearly 1 million Rwandans were killed in a country-wide genocide in just 100 days. Immediately following, Rwanda’s population was 70% female. The future of the nation depended on […]
Read more »Top 5 online professional development programs for teachers
Professional development programs empower teachers to create relevant, tailored, interesting lessons for today’s students. Lessons that cater to what today’s students believe and are familiar with (for instance, that you […]
Read more »High standards for higher education
As technology advances, so do the wants and needs of students and staff. And as higher education enrollment decreases, educators are constantly looking for ways to engage students and enhance […]
Read more »Potential downsides of AI in education
The recent explosion of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology into mainstream consciousness brings a lot of questions. While many recognize the potential good in these apps and devices, we have to […]
Read more »For Anguilla students, learning is all about fun with new technology
Students at Oreilia Kelley Primary School (OKPS) on the island of Anguilla are excited to talk about school and quick to share their favorite subjects and activities. Math tops the […]
Read more »How to incorporate STEAM technology in the classroom
As technology becomes more complex, modern classrooms may lack the technological integration needed to effectively teach STEAM-based subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math). How can teachers adapt to these […]
Read more »Anguilla’s teachers harness the power of edtech to simplify tasks and engage their students
After just one year of using the ActivPanel in their classrooms, Orealia Kelly Primary School teachers Jerresia Hughes, Shanelle Hodge Charles, and Krystie Permuy have noticed a major impact on […]
Read more »Are Promethean boards obsolete?
As students break for the summer, educators are in the classroom weighing changes and improvements for the new school year. In the middle of the furthest wall in the room […]
Read more »Hungry for tech: The student experience
The more technology advances, the more devices we incorporate into our daily lives—sometimes without even knowing. Children in the U.S. are being exposed to the screen younger and younger, with […]
Read more »Summer learning activities to promote creative play
As students go on summer break, they’re leaving behind not only their classroom but much of their academic capability as well. “Summer learning loss” (SLL) refers to the phenomenon of […]
Read more »The future of education: Finding purpose
The last few years created uncertainty around the world. Every industry changed in some way after the effects of COVID-19 and its destruction. Education is a constantly evolving craft, and […]
Read more »Beyond the classroom: How mLearning can inspire students on-the-go
Mobile learning has become pervasive over the last two decades. In the exciting world of easy-to-access digital media, traditional means of education have been slowly phased out in favor of […]
Read more »ActivPanel Portfolio Guide
We have one goal—to make education technology more powerful and more useful every day. By understanding exactly what you need in the classroom and tailoring the tech to make your […]
Read more »ActivInspire 3.0 launches with a fresh look and enhanced features
Highlights of ActivInspire 3.0 include enhanced performance, updated visuals, and an improved user interface. Replacing the dashboard, a new homepage welcomes teachers to the program as it launches. Changes to […]
Read more »What is student engagement?
Student engagement is a commonly discussed concept which all educators agree is of vital importance. It’s a large part of the reason tools such as interactive whiteboards (also known as […]
Read more »The classroom guide to interactive whiteboards: what they are and how to use them
An interactive whiteboard is this generation’s take on traditional whiteboards. Also known as digital whiteboards or smart whiteboards, these interactive displays are used in various classroom and educational settings to […]
Read more »How are teachers supporting social-emotional needs this year?
For the second year in a row, the majority of educators who contributed their experiences and opinions to the State of Technology in Education report put social-emotional learning (SEL) at […]
Read more »Reciprocal teaching 101
Reciprocal teaching is a form of guided learning where students assume the role of teacher. This strategy is often employed in a small-group setting where students can be given more […]
Read more »Transformation is happening. Here’s how you can be a part of it.
Judging from our 2022/2023 State of Technology in Education Report, the evidence is clear: school communities everywhere are on a transformation journey. A journey led by students—digital natives who believe […]
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