In my classroom I constantly try to create lessons and experiences that allow students to get excited about learning. I have done many classroom flips, changing the space into environments, scenes, and locations that allow engagement and inspiration to take hold. In the past few years, I have created a list of must haves that can be used to transform … Read More
Overcoming the Fear of Mastery Learning (video)
Is fear stopping you from implementing mastery learning in your classroom? [bctt tweet=”You’re going to have to use a little bit more energy for a little while, and then you can push through and do these really amazing things in education.” username=”techieteachott”] Full transcript below video. Video Transcript Hey guys! Tiffany Ott here, and today we are going to talk … Read More
5 Ways to Use Video to Increase Student Engagement
Increase Student Engagement Using Video [bctt tweet=”So we’re at this really interesting moment in history where the world of technology and the world of education are colliding in some really wonderful and exciting ways.” username=”techieteachott”] Full transcript below video. Video Transcript Hey guys, it’s Tiffany and I’m here to talk to you about how you can increase student engagement with … Read More
Motivating Students Through Increased Engagement
Motivating Students Is Always A Challenge. Motivating students is one of the most elusive and commonly discussed topics during my work with teachers. Many times, the conversation starts with a statement like, “They just won’t do the work,”or, ”I can’t get them motivated.” I’ve said these things myself, and I’m sure you have, too. The common theme in both of … Read More
5 Ways to Use Padlet in Your Classroom
What is Padlet? Padlet, in case you aren’t aware, is a fantastic live posting board you can utilize with your students or colleagues to collect, curate, interact, and comment on anything from documents, posts, ideas, or web links. All this collaboration happens in real-time, and anyone can access it from anywhere as long as they have the link to your … Read More