"My classroom is ready and my first day copies have been made. I finished my Welcome Back to School power point last night. I have taught for 16 years, so why do I feel so nervous on the first day of school?"
"Immersing children into the concept of paying it forward is an incredible idea. Children need to learn how their actions can (in)directly affect others. It's fabulous that Ms. Andrews has decided to focus on this topic! =)"
"This recent video 'Back to School Tips: How to Deal With Peer Pressure' from Girls with Dreams is a good inspiration for tween and teen girls."
Students will work in cooperative learning groups to identify and describe various biomes/ecosystems on Earth. Students will utilize the Internet to conduct research on the particularities of each biome and how life varies in different biomes. Read More.
It is so important for us, as educators, to talk to one another about educational research. Through an online, chat based study of educational literature, teachers can access this discussion without the stress that sometimes comes with afterschool meetings. It also asks teachers to share with one another their classroom lessons through video which allows them to observe classrooms without missing their own class. Read More.

Reviewed by Tiki Barbeau
My teacher friends and I love to use these write on wipe off answer boards in classroom activities. The best part is that the kids pick their own pen colors and take real accountability for the answers they give. It also allows me an instant assessment of how students understand material.
We spoke to 4 teachers within their first 5 years of teaching to learn more about what its like for new teachers beginning their careers as educators. Take a listen to get some great teaching ideas, hear funny stories, and learn more about what its like for new educators.

Walden University’s Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership commissioned a game-changing study on the connection between teachers, technology and 21st century skills.