Since our founder, Tor Ove Henriksen, kicked off our new blog in June 2018, we’ve written about a number of trends, technologies and approaches that are influencing and improving education. Here’s our round-up of some of the most popular trends and topics to date. Collaboration This is a subject we’ve written about a lot this…
It’s an eternal question. There’s a lot of talk about “how to motivate students” these days, and for good reason. Motivated students are more engaged to learn. According to Gallup, “Engaged students are 2.5 times more likely to say that they get excellent grades and do well in school, and they are 4.5 times more…
Collaboration is a powerful skillset to have – whether it’s in the boardroom or the classroom. For teachers, it’s critical to collaborate with parents so that they are aware of what is being taught in the classroom and can better support their children at home. However, what often goes unnoticed is the collaboration between teachers,…
It’s clear that young people are very passionate about saving the planet. The rising awareness of issues related to climate change and the environment has inspired students all over the world to get involved, learn about climate and the environment and take action – from classroom projects to speaking on the world stage. As we…
Time to say goodbye to summer and hello to a new school year! With the turning of the calendar comes a world of exciting opportunities for teachers, students and parents. Skooler has developed new and innovative features that help teachers raise productivity and create a positive, engaging classroom environment. Some of these features are designed…
The concept of distance learning has been around for many years. It dates back to the 18th century when it was designed as a way to help people gain an education via the mail. The idea was for teachers to send materials to students who would do the work and then send their assignments back…
Incorporating new forms of technology into classrooms helps students in many ways. While the most common forms of technology that teachers use are designed to build on what they are currently teaching, the idea of using technology to transform how students learn is constantly evolving. But make no mistake, the increase in use of technology…
Most of us know what it’s like to work with someone who is very organized. They are always on time for meetings, send deliverables before they’re due and keep their desk neat. While sometimes these people are laughed at for being OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder), they tend to be very focused on getting the job…
Most children are inherently interested in learning new things and exploring the world around them. They’re like sponges, wanting to soak up new information. It is a time when an educational foundation can be created, and ideas and concepts that are shared can help set children on many interesting paths in life. Exploring new ideas…
People who choose to become teachers do so because they enjoy helping others succeed and working with children. It’s definitely a labor of love. While teachers deserve our appreciation every day of the year, Teacher Appreciation Week, May 6 to May 10, 2019, gives all of us – as administrators, support staff, parents, students and…
