Author: Matthew Lynch
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The Edvocate’s List of 19 Ways to Say, ‘Thank You’ to Teachers
A shiny, red apple might be a standby, but these days, there are much better ways to show teachers the appreciation they deserve. Most teachers work ... -
Pass or Fail: Ensuring Follow-Through
In this multi-part series, I provide a dissection of the phenomenon of retention and social promotion. Also, I describe the many different methods that would improve student instruction ... -
How to Teach Your Child to Deal with Arguments
If the current state of politics is indicative of conflict resolution, dealing with arguments can be a dicey proposition. Tempers flare, words fly, and in the ... -
What is the Future of Classroom Management?
While conceptualizing this article, I reminisced about my first teaching job. It was as a fifth-grade social studies teacher in my hometown. To be honest, my ... -
11 Must-Have Apps and Tools for Dyslexic Students
Dyslexic students can benefit greatly from using technology. There are apps and tools available that can help dyslexic students read, write, and more. Using these 11 ... -
36 Apps and Tools That Will Turn Your Students into Geniuses
As educators, we want to help our students to learn and live up to their intellectual potential. The best way to do this, in my opinion, ... -
5 Things That Educators Should Know About EdTech
The Information Era began some decades ago and is now changing the way we educate our children. The children of today are growing up in a ... -
10 Ways to Use Twitter in the Classroom
Twitter was created as a social media tool, but it has uses outside the social world. Teachers are using twitter in the classroom to improve instruction, ... -
What Makes Finland’s Education System One of the Best in the World?
Many people regard Finland’s school system as one of the best in the world. Why? To be honest, I haven’t done much research on the subject. ... -
23 Must-Have K-12 Literacy Apps
Literacy is a foundational skill that we all need. It is hard to navigate today’s global society without it. Because of this, teachers are always searching ...
