What are learning disabilities? Learning disabilities are neurological disorders; they are parts of the brain that cause the way a person thinks, reads, processes, and problem-solves to be different (LD Online, 2021). There are many different kinds of learning disabilities that will cause students to fall behind if they are forced to learn in a conventional way. These disabilities include […]
“With Classtime, my students instantly know why they got a question wrong and why the correct answer is right. I can immediately identify if the majority of the class is struggling in a particular area and decide to open up a class-wide discussion to provide further explanation. That instant feedback is very valuable.” – Laura Connor, PhD Challenges Throughout […]
Classtime’s School License offers unique features that can bring your teaching to the next level. In this article, we will discuss how you can have complete control over your class with the ability to add co-teachers and share your content with other colleagues through shared folders. Both features allow you to teach as a team with other colleagues but you […]
With millions of teachers around the world conducting online assessments, schools are now more worried about how to create safe exams online that will help combat cheating and inappropriate behavior. While many teachers still have to conduct their lessons remotely, they can still have control over their assessments and classrooms with online resources and best practices. In this article, we […]
Last month, Classtime announced our exciting new integration with Google Classroom. This Premium feature allows educators to easily import their classes from Google Classroom to Classtime, manage assignments, and synchronize student scores across both platforms. Hear from Classtime teacher, Michelle Lewis (@_M_Lewis_), on how she is utilizing the integration in her daily lessons and how you can better organize your […]
An impactful way you can enhance your online lessons today is by incorporating audio clips. Using audio and video tools in teaching is proven to have several advantages for both English language learners and non-English language learners. A study by The Center for the Improvement of Early Reading Achievement reveals that assisted reading involving audio can improve comprehension and, “enable children […]
As Black Lives Matter protests have erupted across the country, many long-standing institutions are looking to try to better understand and combat racial issues. Among this fight for justice is the promotion of diversity in the classroom. Teachers can now play an active role in better promoting diversity in the classroom by using education tools like edtech to diversify their curriculum. […]
EduProtocols have risen in popularity in the past few years. Developed by veteran educators Marlena Hebern and Jon Corippo, EduProtocols aim to foster a supportive and close-knit environment between teachers and students by presenting versatile hands-on lesson plans that can easily be adjusted to teach any content using the same framework. So while the task itself may be the same, […]
In this article, we will explain how to help prevent student cheating in online assessments along with better organizing your Classtime Sessions. With distanced learning, it’s easier than ever for students to join class activities anonymously. Using Classes, teachers have the power to control who joins their sessions and have every student verify their identity before joining a Class. Also, […]
Remote learning felt like it came with so many things to unpack: how to deliver content quickly and efficiently, how to ensure equitable learning possibilities for all students and how to check-in on their social-emotional health, just to name a few. Here in central Indiana, like a lot of educators around the world, the start of emergency remote learning caught […]