by bmelsby | Dec 1, 2023 | instruction
A New Educator Guide For Teaching Basic Digital Literacy by Amanda Melsby — November 30, 2023 Our students are highly engaged in a digital sense. Studies show daily screen time for teens is over 8.5 hours per day and that around 90% of teenagers use social...
by bmelsby | Nov 30, 2023 | instruction
Checklist For A Terrific Tech Integrated Lesson Plan by Brad Melsby — November 30, 2023 Technology likely plays a daily role in your classroom. Unfortunately, simply opening up a laptop doesn’t magically result in student learning. So what does “effective”...
by bmelsby | Nov 29, 2023 | instruction
13 Ideas to Start Using AI In The Classroom by Brad Melsby — November 30, 2023 Note: OpenAI’s Terms of Use for ChatGPT state that users must be 13 years of age and that any user under 18 must first get parental permission. We’d advise checking with...
by bmelsby | Oct 31, 2023 | instruction
Group Work Challenges and How to Overcome Them by Brad Melsby — updated January 14, 2025 Group work can be a new teacher’s best friend—when it works. But what happens when it doesn’t? Discover four common barriers to effective group work and actionable...
by bmelsby | Sep 28, 2023 | classroom management, instruction
Three Simple Ways to Boost Student Engagement in Any Lesson By Brad Melsby – October 1, 2023 In my first or second year of teaching, my mentor observed a lesson I taught on Imperial China. My goal for the lesson was to boost student engagement. Afterward, her...
by bmelsby | Sep 27, 2023 | classroom management, instruction
How to Revamp Five Routine Class Activities for High Student Engagement by Brad Melsby – October 1, 2023 Every teacher employs routine lesson plan ideas from time to time. And, yes, a classroom routine should be part of your day-to-day work. Routine provides a...
