Data shows that the long-term benefits of student-centered learning are overwhelmingly positive as students immerse themselves in content knowledge.

Are your worksheets contributing to meaningful learning, or just keeping students busy?

I’m a teacher. Now what do I do? There are several ways to engage learners in the classroom. Here are a few ideas if you get stuck. Additional resources: ~Mia

Creating a solid classroom management plan for the classroom will not only encourage engagement but will propel it forward with students.

Movement in the classroom is beneficial for many reasons. First and foremost, getting up to move in the classroom might help anxious students relieve stress.

Learn how to create digital choice boards & learning menus on Genially plus how they can be used remotely for engaging, interactive, & meaningful distance learning activities or student-centered lessons in the classroom. This post is sponsored by Genially but the thoughts and opinions are my own. For many schools and teachers, remote learning is becoming the new normal, and we’re being asked to adapt our classroom materials to an eLearning environment. The pressure to give high-quality, engaging lessons can feel overwhelming. There’s so much to learn and so little time. At the same time, it’s harder than ever to

Once an educator tries the student-centered model, they stick with it. Find out why it's great and some awesome student centered activity ideas.

Student-centered learning is what gets results with more consistency in the classroom with our Generation Z and Generation A students.

Wondering how to engage students in meaningful learning? This ultimate list of active learning strategies is a great reference to use while lesson planning.

The data says that the student-centered approach is the best in education, but naysayers believe it is just for show. No, it just needs to be done properly.

Student-led learning prioritizes student agency and autonomy, shaping their learning experiences based on personal interests, goals, and learning styles.

Finding appropriate experiential learning activities for the grade and level of students you have isn't as hard as it seems. The trick is knowing where to look.

Check out these 50 (!!) project based learning activities to engage and excite students and get you started with PBL.

Your new favorite teaching strategy: This pared-down version of learning stations keeps the movement, interactivity and variety while minimizing the prep work.

Use station activities to improve reading comprehension! Get your students

Passion Projects were a staple in my gifted enrichment classroom in the 1970s. Back in those days, we called them Type III enrichment activities (Renzulli Enrichment Model) or Independent Studies. But thankfully, things changed as general education has embraced the concepts of thinking skills, creative production, and talent development. Today we see these activities implemented in all types of classrooms through Genius Hour, Passion Projects, and Maker Spaces. Whatever title you choose to give them, Passion Projects promote student-centered investigations. They are examples of personalized learning and differentiation at their finest.

You’ll probably agree with me when I say, “200% more growth than peers” is quite a stretch. Or is it? In our recent nine-week action research, students who focused on visible learning strategies outperformed their peers on district standardized tests. But that’s not all. They achieved over 200% more growth than their peers. We’ll get […]

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These ideas give active reading a whole new meaning.

Tick-tock, it's time for fun learning! Dive into engaging ways to make teaching time a blast for your students!

Gifted students in the classroom can sometimes be a challenge. But, here are some ways to excite, challenge and inspire them!

Promoting learning through play is an effective and enjoyable way to enhance educational experiences. Here are ten strategies to encourage