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  Technology is such a huge part of our lives now, that it is hard to imagine a classroom without at least some use of technology on a semi-regular basis. From tools as simple as a document camera and projector system to schools that have a 1 to 1 student to device ratio, the range of technology used in classrooms is vast and varied. The term blended learning has recently come about to describe the instructional practice of blending technology with traditional learning. However, there are many misconceptions about what true blended learning is.   Technology Uses The first misconception is that any use of technology constitutes blended learning. If your class uses laptops or visits a computer lab once a week for a special skills lesson, or to type up a paper in a word-processing program, that is not considered blended learning. Blended learning involves the use of a variety of tools such as computers, laptops, Chromebooks, Smart Boards, response systems, and iPads that helps stude

  Preschool children are little ones who are developing their basic skills and trying to figure the ways of socializing with adults and their peers. The preschool children are also learning to adjust the new classroom environment. As preschool teachers, we need to plan few strategies which will help in class management.   We present you few ideas of class control techniques in this article. 1.         “Teachers should be warm and caring toward children who are acting upset,” says Stephanie Leclair of  Tiny Hoppers . Always try to be a teacher, who always is open in conversation with the preschoolers. When the teacher is warm, the child will open up themselves and feel reassured. This attitude of the teacher in the class will help in managing the class efficiently. 2.        Organize your classroom in a way that the class materials are organized as noisy corners and quiet corners in different parts of a classroom. The noisy corners may include play materials such as blocks and the q

  While we know there is value in engaging with and learning from one another, having students provide authentic feedback on a peer’s creation can often be hit or miss. By incorporating  Growth Mindset-driven  strategies, peer reviews can not only be incredibly productive uses of class time, but they can craft invaluable skills in the long term.  In this article, you will learn how to incorporate Growth Mindset strategies to encourage more effective peer reviews. Disparate mindsets, wide-ranging academic levels, harsh critique or delivery, and even sensitivities or underdeveloped social skills can mean misunderstandings on both sides of the peer exchange. Further, many of our students are at ages where peer opinion is vital, and these brief interchanges can be the difference in engaging in class, exhibiting enthusiasm for learning, and moving forward after encountering challenges. In short, these critique-giving sessions can aid or potentially inhibit student progress in the realm