One of the most endearing that my students are is when they are helping younger children. Preparing the classroom at the end of the year for the next group of students is considered a critical job for them, whether they are sharpening pencils or throwing out markers that no longer work. This year I decided … Continue reading 3 Fun Inquiry Math Activities for the Last Week of School
3 Old School Elementary Events That Still Have Value (but Need to Change)
In a never-ending quest to innovate in the classroom, it can be easy to shun the traditional elements of Western education in favor of those that feel more trendy. Try posting a photo of a Science Fair on Twitter and you'll get far fewer likes than if you post about students coding video games for a … Continue reading 3 Old School Elementary Events That Still Have Value (but Need to Change)
Plastic Bag Jump Ropes for Earth Day
Earth Day has always been an important holiday to me. It’s a reminder that each of us impacts the world every day, and it gives us a bit of a push to make positive impacts, however small. This year, I decided I needed to do something special with my students. They all can recite the words … Continue reading Plastic Bag Jump Ropes for Earth Day
5 KeyBoard Shortcuts Every Teacher Needs
The connected teacher of the 21st century has a need for speed. The following are 5 MacBook keyboard shortcuts that I find that I use everyday to get the job done for my class. #1 Emoji Keyboard The emoji keyboard shortcut not only allows teachers to communicate with students in fun ways as they learn … Continue reading 5 KeyBoard Shortcuts Every Teacher Needs
Teacher Gets Through Week of Fidget Spinners Alive
Last week, the writers here at educationrickshaw.com took our school's swim team to Dubai to compete in a meet with over 800 participants. One of the highlights of the trip (for the kids) has been the visit to the Dubai mall, famous for the Burj Khalifa and its indoor aquarium. Many of the students that attended … Continue reading Teacher Gets Through Week of Fidget Spinners Alive
Why Students Need HelpDesk Too.
Most schools have a HelpDesk system for faculty to get help in a number of ways. My school has one such system, and I am constantly using when I need assistance with maintenance or our school's IT systems. The reasons for using these HelpDesk systems are obvious: They are a way to organize and timestamp … Continue reading Why Students Need HelpDesk Too.
The Couch Potato Approach to Educational Technology
Don't wait for your school to develop your tech skills. Settle into your couch and educate yourself! I've talked before about how teachers need to be given the opportunity to play around with edtech tools in order to be able to envision how they could be used in a classroom. The same goes with students. This … Continue reading The Couch Potato Approach to Educational Technology
5 Quick Projects That Make Use of Green Screen
It might come as a surprise to some teachers that all it takes to replicate the green screen effects that we all see in the movies and on the news is a free green screen app and some green butcher paper. Once I put up my own DIY green screen in my classroom, my students … Continue reading 5 Quick Projects That Make Use of Green Screen
5 Easy Ways to Share Learning Experiences with Students
This post is now quite old! Check out my newer posts, my workshops, and my podcast. We've talked before about how to give your class back to your students. Today, I want to look at a similar idea of how we can create a shared learning environment where the teacher and students are partners in … Continue reading 5 Easy Ways to Share Learning Experiences with Students
How Teachers Can Prioritize Building Confidence and Risk-Taking
Growing up, I was painfully shy. If I ever dared to raise my hand (or got called on without doing so) all of the other students would immediately ask me, “Why is your face so red?” This created a vicious cycle of not wanting to raise my hand because I didn’t want my face to … Continue reading How Teachers Can Prioritize Building Confidence and Risk-Taking
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