Why is new teacher orientation so important? The first few days will set the tone for the new school community. Think back to your own new teacher orientation, and try to remember what you talked about. Unless you are a first year teacher, you probably are drawing a...
By Shawn BeanWritten March 17, 2023 57 GPT Prompts for Teachers Schools across the country are scrambling to block students from using Chat GPT, afraid that students’ writing skills will completely disappear as they rely on the dreaded AI bot to do their work....
Quick Games and Activities to Play in the Classroom By Shawn Bean, president at Midwest Teachers Institute Benefits of playing games in the classroom Enthusiasm: One of the biggest benefits of fun classroom games are students who are excited to come to school. This...
14 Awesome AI Tools for Teachers Prepare to go down the proverbial rabbit hole as we discuss our favorite ai tools for teachers. I’m not saying the AI will completely change the way you reach your students. It’s a tool, just like anything else. Good teaching is still...
Our students’ ability to read is essential to their success. Regardless of the grade or subject we teach, reading is one of the most important skills we can foster in our classrooms. But despite its importance, many teacher preparation programs, especially those for...
Our students’ friendships and connections in school are vital to their wellbeing. Kids who feel connected to their teachers and peers report more positive feelings about school, their lives, and their futures. While we often think of “friendship-building” as primarily...
