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11 No-Login Websites to Find Short Articles for Classroom Bellringers – TCEA TechNotes Blog

Jan 22, 2025 | blog.tcea.org | Sara Qualls

300 Bell ringers: the holy grail of classroom management. They get your students settled, focused, and ready to roll — all without you breaking a sweat (hopefully). But what if your bell ringer could also help your students sharpen their critical thinking skills and become annotation wizards? Enter short articles. Adding annotation practice to your bell ringer routine is a win-win.
Teaching MLK Day: Lessons, Resources, and Ideas for Educators – TCEA TechNotes Blog

Jan 13, 2025 | blog.tcea.org | Sara Qualls

155 Martin Luther King Jr. Day (held on Jan. 20 this year) is the perfect moment to dive into conversations with your students about civil rights, social justice, and the lasting impact of Dr. King’s work. To make these discussions both engaging and educational, here are some top-notch lessons, resources, and ideas to use.
Breaking Classroom Language Barriers with Canva's AI Voice Generator – TCEA TechNotes Blog

Jan 9, 2025 | blog.tcea.org | Sara Qualls

5 Teaching in a multilingual classroom can feel like trying to translate Shakespeare on the fly—tricky, overwhelming, and honestly, a little exhausting. Enter Canva’s AI Voice Generator: your new sidekick for breaking language barriers and making lessons more accessible for students who don’t primarily speak English. This text-to-speech feature can turn your written content into professional, natural-sounding narration in over 20 languages.
Gratitude Practices to Try: Four Simple Ideas for Educators

Nov 26, 2024 | blog.tcea.org | Sara Qualls

596 Being an educator is the easiest job in the world, right? Just juggle lesson plans, handle behavior challenges, stretch a non-existent budget, and tackle an endless to-do list—piece of cake! (Kidding, of course.) Let’s be real: the constant demands, both professional and personal, often push gratitude to the back burner.
10 Critical Thinking Skills High Schoolers Should Master

Nov 15, 2024 | blog.tcea.org | Sara Qualls

398 As high school students prepare for life after graduation, developing critical thinking skills is more important than ever. According to the XQ Super School report, many high schools are not effectively preparing students for the future, particularly in fostering critical thinking skills.
30 Days to Novel Writing: Engage Your Students with NaNoWriMo

Nov 1, 2024 | blog.tcea.org | Sara Qualls

358 Hey everyone! Can you believe November is almost here? That means it’s time for NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month)! This exciting challenge invites writers from all over to crank out 50,000 words in just 30 days. As teachers, you have the perfect opportunity to tap into that creative energy and get your students excited about writing.
10 Critical Thinking Skills Middle School Students Should Master

Oct 17, 2024 | blog.tcea.org | Sara Qualls

1K Adaptability is more than just a buzzword; it’s a crucial skill that empowers middle school students to navigate the complexities of their rapidly changing environment. Think of adaptability as the chameleon of skills — able to shift colors to fit its surroundings. For middle schoolers, mastering this ability means being open to new ideas, adjusting to shifting social dynamics, and embracing the unexpected.
Treat Yourself to a Free TCEA Membership!

Oct 14, 2024 | blog.tcea.org | Robert Bennett

702 It’s official — fall is finally here, and with it comes cooler weather, the riotous colors of changing leaves, and, of course, TCEA’s annual Fall Membership Drive. Sign up for a forever-free TCEA membership this week only, Oct. 14-18! Already a member? Feel free to spread the word. We believe that everyone should have the chance to FALL in love with TCEA!TCEA stands for the Texas Computer Education Association, though we serve members around the globe.
10 Critical Thinking Skills for Elementary Learners

Oct 4, 2024 | blog.tcea.org | Sara Qualls

332 As students dive into the complexities of the world, it’s crucial to equip elementary learners with strong critical thinking skills. One study shows that developing these skills can really boost students’ academic performance and problem-solving abilities. When we foster these skills early, we’re setting up our young learners to analyze information, make smart decisions, and adapt to new situations with confidence and creativity.
Incorporating a Silent Focus Segment in K-12 Classrooms

Oct 2, 2024 | blog.tcea.org | Hedreich Nichols

346 Since the early 2000s, we have studied the increasing distractibility of students, largely laying the blame at the feet of digital devices and social media. The problem with that is, it absolves us of any responsibility and lets us off the hook for overcrowded classrooms that have not changed in design for over 100 years, despite science challenging the advantages of the physical learning environments in schools.