Effective Teaching Strategies Archives

Start Building Rapport with Students Using Check-Ins

July 20, 2020 // by Lindsay Ann

From the moment my students walk in the door, I am looking for ways to connect with them, building rapport using …

July 13, 2020 // by Lindsay Ann

Have you tried summary and response essays in your English language arts classroom? In this post, we’ll explore the …

June 8, 2020 // by Lindsay Ann

A couple of years ago, when I first read more in-depth about Kelly Gallagher’s article of the week and followed-up by …

June 1, 2020 // by Lindsay Ann

Are you looking for ways to effectively use screencasting in the classroom? Whether you’re new to using technology with …

May 25, 2020 // by Lindsay Ann

Did I catch you trying to find just the right end of school year activities? Maybe you’re …

May 18, 2020 // by Lindsay Ann

Have you ever wondered how to teach growth mindset vs. fixed mindset in high school? High school English class is not …

May 11, 2020 // by Lindsay Ann

If you’re a teacher who loves technology (or teach students who love technology), you won’t want to miss this post about …

April 27, 2020 // by Lindsay Ann

Teachers, are you struggling to go about building student relationships throughout the year? It’s no secret that …

April 6, 2020 // by Lindsay Ann

In conclusion writing, the goal for students is to wrap up their academic writing with interest. But what does …

March 30, 2020 // by Lindsay Ann

Whether your students are writing a literary analysis essay, informative paper, or argumentative piece, they eventually …

March 23, 2020 // by Lindsay Ann

Because I value student-led learning, I am always trying to find ways to involve students in discussions. I love using …

March 16, 2020 // by Lindsay Ann

Five years ago, I started to give my students time to independent read. In class.Every day.10 minutes. Ten …