Successful written communication is an increasingly important skill for high school students to build – they’ll use it extensively in college, graduate school, the workplace, and even social media and networks. But with so many students applying for college and vying for job interviews, it can be tough to stand out, and that’s where exceptional [...]
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10 Useful Facebook Tips for Teachers
Posted by Kevin on August 3rd, 2010
Guest Post: Kyle Simpson writes for a medical billing website where you can find information on a career in medical billing industry. Teachers are always looking for new and better ways to engage their students in the material they’re learning. And with so many kids interested in technology and social networking, the teacher who can [...]
Recent guest posts from teachers from around the world
Posted by Kevin on July 9th, 2010
After the submission of a few recent guest posts on the topic of teaching in other areas of the world – in particular the article from America on one teacher’s experience with the Teach for America program from Sarah McCarthy and one focussing on England, entitled The impact of the UK Coalition Government on Teaching [...]
10 Free Resources for the 21st Century Teacher
Posted by Kevin on February 10th, 2010
Modern teachers who are looking for new ways to connect with colleagues, communicate knowledge, create courses, and engage students can find everything they need online. There are many different websites that provide free tools and resources for the 21st century teacher. Here are ten sites to explore in your spare time. We The Teachers – [...]
10 Places to Find Free Educational Software
Posted by Kevin on January 31st, 2010
The open source movement has made many different educational programs freely available to schools, teachers, and students. Many of these software programs are designed to work across multiple platforms and include directions for use and installation. Here are 10 educational software products that can be downloaded or used online for free. ATutor – Similar to [...]