The school year is just around the corner, and whether you’re teaching in class or online, it will be more important than ever to communicate feedback to your students. Report card comments are essential to helping students understand where they need to improve and what they’re already doing well at. However, old habits die hard. If you’ve never considered how you give feedback and how it impacts your students, here are some important tips. Keep reading to…

As a teacher, writing report card comments for students who are succeeding is easy; writing report card comments for students who are struggling, however, can be challenging. You may find it difficult to communicate your observations and you may not know the right words to use. You want to be encouraging and constructive, not insensitive or negative. How do you ensure your message is clearly articulated and help your struggling students to succeed in the future? Here…

The COVID-19 lockdown has shaken the education system to its core and forced teachers to come up with new and engaging ways to teach students—at a distance. If you’re struggling with your classroom management in this new environment, you aren’t alone. For many teachers, planning for online lessons is something completely new. So, how can you use your time wisely and make the most of your online lesson planning? The more organized you are, the easier it…

The current COVID-19 crisis has changed the way students are learning. With schools closed for an indeterminate period of time (likely until the end of the school year), teachers have had to think outside of the box and get creative when it comes to lesson planning. Now more than ever, it’s important for teachers to incorporate digital classroom management strategies into their lesson planning. If you are a teacher who is trying to maneuver through this unprecedented…