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contributed by Stewart Hase, Heutagogy of Community Practice This typology is an attempt to redefine how we think of learning in modern classroom context. Current definitions of learning focus on performance rather than holistic growth, and on what the learner can do after a learning experience. Gagne is perhaps the most notable exception. General dictionary definitions of learning refer to learning as the acquisition of knowledge. The prevailing psychological definition is that learning is a change in behavior resulting from experience. Both these definitions seem inadequate given recent advances in neuroscience that shows us how complex a process is learning. We are much…

If you’re powering down for the school year—or at least entering your personal “battery saving” mode—you’re in good company. But while you conserve your physical energy to cross the academic finish line, you might need more tech power for summer break. Sound about right? If so, this EcoFlow teacher discount will be right up your alley! Educators save 5% on EcoFlow purchases EcoFlow has been around for nearly a decade to provide consumers with “industry-leading portable power products, solar technology, and smart home energy solutions.” Think portable AC power for camping, solar battery systems, or smart backup generators that are…

Think about what it actually takes to be a successful learner. It’s not just someone who follows instructions well. It’s someone who can set a goal, figure out how to reach it, monitor their own progress, and adjust when things aren’t working. That’s self-direction. And it’s one of the most valuable skills a student can develop. A 2020 study found that self-directed learning has a measurable impact on student motivation and academic achievement. And it should be developed starting in the earliest years of school. Yet many classrooms still default to the opposite: teachers making the decisions, and students compliantly…

Everyone loves well-done high school plays. When the actors and director are engaged in the storyline and the blocking is done correctly, a play can deeply impact everyone involved, from the cast and crew to the audience. The struggle is: Which plays are best to perform in high school? There are seemingly endless options for high school plays, and thinking about which one to put on can be overwhelming. That’s why we put together this list of 50 of the best high school plays with a range of genres, plots, and lessons to help make your decision easier. FREE TEMPLATES…

We all know that even the youngest kids can use their fingers to swipe on a tablet, but do we know if they are developing more complex fine motor skills that will serve them for the rest of their lives? Fully developed fine motor skills are necessary for everyday living, yet recent research from Early Childhood Research Quarterly shows they are increasingly overlooked in today’s digital age. The most effective way for children to practice fine motor skills is hands-on and completely screen-free. Check out our list of the best fine motor activities to help young learners fine-tune their skills! FREE…

One-To-One Classroom Related Terms: 1:1 Technology · One-To-One Computing · Blended Learning · Personalized Learning · Digital Learning · One-On-One Instruction Overview: A one-to-one classroom is most often a classroom where each student has regular access to an individual digital device, such as a laptop, Chromebook, or tablet. In less common usage, the phrase may also describe an instructional model where each student receives direct one-on-one support from a teacher, tutor, mentor, guide, or learning coach. Why this matters: The term is often misunderstood. In most education technology contexts, “one-to-one” refers to device access, not one teacher for every student.…

Kids love science, especially when it involves hands-on experiments. These experiments, activities, and science projects for 2nd graders are guaranteed to bring excitement and enthusiastic vibes into your classroom. Your students will learn basic concepts about physics, chemistry, biology, and more while having a blast! To make it even easier to find the best science projects for 2nd graders, we’ve given each a rating based on difficulty and the materials you’ll need. FREE PRINTABLE Science Experiment Recording Worksheet Grab your free science experiment recording sheet to use with all of your science classes! Just click the button below and fill…

On June 19, 1865, two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued by President Abraham Lincoln, Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, to announce that all enslaved people were free. Each year, we honor this historic date as a day to celebrate freedom, reflect on the history of slavery, and instill hope for racial justice and equality. Get this important conversation started with our free printable Juneteenth quote posters. For more, see our complete collection of Juneteenth quotes. We Are Teachers FREE PRINTABLES Free Juneteenth Quotes Poster Set This inspirational set of five free printable posters is…

School’s out, and summer has finally arrived! Now’s the time to grab some new reads and stretch out on the hammock. We’ve combed the reviews to find out what’s about to hit the shelves, and these are the new books for June 2026 we’re most excited to relax with this summer. FREE PRINTABLE June Reading Log Printable Grab our printable June Reading Log to have your students record and celebrate the pages they read in June! Just fill out the form on this page to get yours. We Are Teachers Jump to: New Fiction Picture Books June 2026 Amazon Watermelon…

Jump-start engaging student conversations with Would You Rather questions for kids. Whether for debates, creative writing prompts, thought-provoking discussions, or captivating lessons on comparisons, these questions are your classroom’s secret ingredient to learning in disguise. Explore our collection of 300+ Would You Rather questions for kids, spanning a variety of intriguing topics. We Are Teachers FREE DOWNLOAD Would You Rather Questions Google Slides Want all of these Would You Rather questions in one set of Google Slides? Just drop your email in the form on this page and we’ll send them your way! Jump to: Funny Would You Rather Questions…