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The VariQuest Visual and Kinesthetic Learning Suite Blog contains resources on classroom ideas, lesson plans, industry news, events, and offers throughout education.
VariQuest Tools: Poster Maker 3600 | VariQuest Tools: Cutout Maker 1800
By:
Lindsey Graff
August 31st, 2013
Increasing student achievement and teaching to every student’s learning style has never been more challenging or more time consuming for teachers. The construction of visual references to bridge the gap between performance levels is a lengthy process, an equal component of an educator’s job alongside lesson planning and evaluation. It is a common experience to hear of a teacher spending their weekend creating the concept maps, posters, comparison charts, and visual aids for the upcoming week’s instruction.
VariQuest Tools: Poster Maker 3600 | VariQuest Tools: Cutout Maker 1800 | VariQuest Tools: Awards Maker 400 | Featured Topics: Student Engagement
By:
Lindsey Graff
August 31st, 2013
Reward programs have a long tradition in classrooms – think of gold stars and perfect attendance certificates – but they have had questionable effects on actually improving student achievement. New study on student motivation – published by the National Bureau of Economic Research – indicates that the timing of rewards is critical to resulting in a positive outcome in terms of academic progress. Immediate awards and recognition programs have a much more positive impact on student achievement. Here are 3 simple ideas on how to provide on-the-spot student recognition at your school…
This helpful guide includes an explanation of the grant process, including a checklist (with samples!), and useful links and resources to find funding!
Grade Level: Secondary (7-12) | Grade Level: Intermediate (3-6) | VariQuest Tools: Cutout Maker 1800 | Academic Subject: Social Studies and History | Featured Topics: Lessons and Activities
By:
Lindsey Graff
August 31st, 2013
Featured Topics: Character Education | VariQuest Tools: Cutout Maker 1800 | Academic Subject: Special Education | Featured Topics: Lessons and Activities
By:
Lindsey Graff
August 31st, 2013
Grade Level: Primary (PK-2) | Grade Level: Intermediate (3-6) | Academic Subject: STEM | VariQuest Tools: Cutout Maker 1800 | Academic Subject: Mathematics
By:
Lindsey Graff
August 31st, 2013
VariQuest Tools: Poster Maker 3600 | VariQuest Tools: Cutout Maker 1800 | Academic Subject: Interdisciplinary | Featured Topics: Lessons and Activities
By:
Lindsey Graff
August 31st, 2013
Grade Level: Primary (PK-2) | VariQuest Tools: Cutout Maker 1800 | Featured Topics: Lessons and Activities | Academic Subject: Mathematics
By:
Lindsey Graff
August 31st, 2013
Grade Level: Primary (PK-2) | Academic Subject: English Language Arts | VariQuest Tools: Poster Maker 3600 | VariQuest Tools: Cutout Maker 1800 | Academic Subject: Interdisciplinary | Featured Topics: Lessons and Activities
By:
Lindsey Graff
August 31st, 2013