The number of foreign students enrolling in schools has been increasing in the UK and elsewhere for several years now. There are undeniable benefits to this as students who learn alongside people from different countries gain perspectives that they would not otherwise have. For educators, this trend also represents a real challenge. How do you…
This content, A Comprehensive Cyberbullying Guide for Parents, has been reposted to the Showbie blog from WizCase. Digital technology is quickly becoming ubiquitous in our society. The vast majority of individuals now travel with at least one device on their person. This has its advantages, as people can gain access to real time information as…
Every teacher knows that understanding is the key to good knowledge. However, teachers have to cover so much material during classes that it’s hard to ensure that your students get valuable knowledge by just lecturing and occasionally doing some exercises for practice. That’s when the formative assessment comes to the rescue. According to EdGlossary, a…
No matter how clearly or emphatically I explain something, my students will still depend on me to repeat the information when they are ready to finally use or process it. While my previous post focused on how to avoid repeating directions about class protocols, this one focuses on letting Showbie complete the wearisome job of…
As your ESL students become more and more fluent, it’s time to start thinking about practicing more complex forms of writing, such as essays. Essays are a great way for them to refine skills such as organizing information, doing research, and presenting an argument. Here are seven steps for teaching essay writing to ESL students. Basics Before…
When asked why I love Showbie, I respond with a myriad of answers. After I explain how Showbie allows me to transform instruction and engage students in the processes of discovery and learning, I share the more personal motivations fostering my deep love for this technology: it prevents me from answering the same questions hundreds…
