My teacher is WRONG, again…

My teacher is WRONG, again…

You’re the teacher. In most cases, you know the answer. But have you ever tried being wrong on purpose? The goal of education isn’t to prove the teacher knows everything about any given subject. The goal should be for students to learn as much as possible about...
Add a Little Music to Your Classroom!

Add a Little Music to Your Classroom!

We have all heard it and most of us have probably done it. The typical call for attention in classrooms tends to be counting down or something along the lines of, “If you can hear my voice, clap once. If you can hear my voice, clap twice.” In my classroom, instead of...
The RIGHT Way to Use Videos in the Classroom

The RIGHT Way to Use Videos in the Classroom

Using video in the classroom can be a wonderful tool to assist in teaching a lesson. If not done correctly, it can also give students an opportunity to catch up on some sleep they missed the night before or write a note to their friend sitting across the room. Try the...
4 Tips to Use Video: Extending Study Abroad to your Classroom

4 Tips to Use Video: Extending Study Abroad to your Classroom

In 2011, I was given the opportunity to teach an incredible class of 5 to 7 year old students at Great Abington Primary School just outside of Cambridge, England through the British Schools Experience at USF. It was one of the most impactful teaching experiences I...