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Creative Training Techniques®
February 17, 2014
Train-the-Trainer: Color Me Learning
Stephen Hudak, one of our ezine readers, submitted this simple idea which works to ...
Creative Training Techniques®
February 12, 2014
Remember Humor for Memory Retention
My memories of second grade are fuzzy except for two specific recollections. One is being ...
Creative Training Techniques®
February 12, 2014
Technology in Professional Development is Key
Jim Gates is fond of quoting from Camelot: "If you want to be happy, learn something." As a ...
Creative Training Techniques®
February 12, 2014
A – Z School Improvement Planning Team Challenge
Activity: Teacher Training Closer Purpose: Many schools throughout the nation are required ...
Creative Training Techniques®
February 12, 2014
Two Engaging Closure and Review Activities
Vocab Jingles When learning specialized vocabulary, divide students up into small teams. Be ...
Creative Training Techniques®
February 11, 2014
Transforming Tests so Kids Beg for More
Summer’s over and the crash, clanging and rumble of lockers, desks and students is heard in ...
Gamification
February 11, 2014
Fun Teaching Activities: Geometric Room Search and Equations on the Floor
Geometric Room Search Purpose: This activity can be used as an opener for a geometry class, ...
Creative Training Techniques®
February 11, 2014
Train-the-Trainer Tip: Mix it Up
Utilizing partners and small groups during training is one of the keys to making it ...
Creative Training Techniques®
February 11, 2014
Teaching from Tinseltown
Short movie clips from Tinsel town are useful for teaching because they evoke emotions and ...
Creative Training Techniques®
February 10, 2014
Teaching Activity: I’m Drawn to You
Sample Standard: Understanding that a magnet attracts only iron and certain other metals.
Creative Training Techniques®
February 10, 2014
Observe the Invisible: Reveal Students’ Thinking
Imagine having to learn a new sport when the players who already know the game are wearing ...
Creative Training Techniques®
February 10, 2014
Teaching Activity: Mystery Word
This activity was submitted by Carole Pankow, South St. Paul Junior High, Minn., who uses it ...
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