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…
In early spring, we shared a preview of product improvements we had planned for the upcoming school year. Class Folders has already been released, and next on the docket, we have Differentiated Distribution! The Shared Items list is a quick, easy way to upload files to all the students in your class. But the more…
Project-based learning is a relatively new educational tool being touted by employers and teachers as one of the most effective ways to prepare students for postsecondary education and eventual employment. “With project-based learning,” according to the blog Cult of Pedagogy, “the content is baked inside of a long-term project, a real-world problem students need to…
#ShowbieAndTell aims at discussing edtech- and education-related topics with Showbie users and their fellow colleagues on Twitter. Thanks to all who participated in Showbie’s #ShowbieAndTell Twitter Chat on Tuesday, October 9, 2018! Showbie hosted a Twitter Chat with Showbie Champion Maria Munarriz around the topic of “Digital Citizenship”. Click here for more information about our…
The Showbie Champion program began in 2015 with a team of passionate Showbie-using educators from around the world with the common goal of sharing their knowledge and experience to improve digital classrooms. The program has since evolved, and Champions have been instrumental in providing product feedback, representing Showbie at events, sharing our tweets, and reminding…
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…
