How to Use Mini Whiteboards in Language Classes (And Why Your Students Will Love Them)
Discover how to use mini whiteboards in language classes to boost student engagement, enable informal assessment, and make grammar and vocabulary activities more interactive. Practical ideas for language teachers.
How to Implement a Reflection Log in Your Language Classroom
My students spend five minutes completing a handwritten reflection about their participation and learning. It's low-tech, takes minimal time, and has become a very valuable components of my English courses. Learn how the Practice & Progress Log can help your students develop metacognitive awareness and track their language learning journey.
How to Make Vocabulary Stick: The "Words I Own" Method
Tired of vocabulary lessons that don't stick? My "Words I Own" method adapts the research-backed Frayer model for a 10-minute activity, to help students build vocabulary incrementally while forming deeper connections with new words. Read on to discover how this simple yet effective approach can support your students too.
How to Get Your Students Writing Every Day: A Simple yet Effective Strategy
"I don't know what to write." Sound familiar?
Discover a simple 10-minute classroom routine that transforms reluctant writers into confident communicators—starting tomorrow.
How to Help Future Students Succeed Using Past Students' Advice
Want to help your future students succeed from day one? One simple course evaluation question can create a powerful connection between past and future students. See how I use these authentic peer recommendations to help new students succeed, build classroom community, and gain insights into what really helps students learn. Includes real student quotes and practical ways to put their wisdom to work in your classroom.
How to Implement Name Tents in College Courses: A Practical Guide for Instructors
This practical guide shares my strategy for using name tents to create a more personalized learning environment, complete with implementation tips, and a free downloadable template. Whether you're looking to improve student interactions, manage seating more effectively, or simply get to know your students better, these name tents offer a solution.
How to get better student emails
I share the strategy I use to help students communicate more effectively via email. Includes Come a ready to use document or an editable template, so your students can craft clearer messages and improve overall communication in the classroom.