Harnessing the Power of AI Tools for Teachers
By: Teacher.org Staff | Apr 11, 2024
For most teachers, the initial reaction to artificial intelligence was horror. After all, if AI was able to write assignments in an instant, or pass standardized exams, the possibilities for students cheating skyrocketed.
But on reflection, AI has more to offer to teachers and students through legitimate educational uses than illicit ones.
The key challenge for teachers today is to identify those uses and ...
Benefits of Teaching: What the Job Actually Gives Back
By: Amanda Castillo | Sep 15, 2023
The benefits of teaching fall into four buckets: skills you build by doing the job, learning the license itself requires, the standing you earn in a community, and real advancement paths. Each one carries a trade-off worth knowing before you commit. This is what the job actually gives back.
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How to Choose a Teaching Degree Program: 7 Things to Check
By: Amanda Castillo | Aug 15, 2023
When you're choosing a teaching degree program, confirm it's approved by your state for the credential you want. Program approval is a key requirement for licensure eligibility, though you'll also need to meet your state's other licensing requirements. From there, compare degree level, route, clinical placement, and reported exam pass ...
Teachers vs. Tech: Putting an Old Adversary to Good Use
By: Dr. Jerri Ward-Jackson | Aug 9, 2023
Since the first clunky cell phone rang in a silent classroom, technology’s place in education has been hotly debated. Does its potential for good outweigh its potential for disruption? Do kids need more screen time than they already get at home? Is educational technology actually beneficial or is it just ...
AI in the Classroom: A Guide for Teachers
By: Amanda Castillo | Aug 2, 2023
AI tools like ChatGPT can speed up lesson planning, personalize practice problems, and free up grading time, but they also raise real concerns about plagiarism, outdated information, and over-reliance. Used with clear boundaries and a built-in fact-checking habit, AI works best as a teaching assistant, not a replacement for a ...
10 Best Side Hustles for Teachers to Earn Extra Income
By: Amanda Castillo | Aug 2, 2023
The best side hustles for teachers use skills you already have and fit around the school calendar: tutoring, selling lesson plans on Teachers Pay Teachers, coaching, and summer work like camps or online courses. Match the hustle to your subject expertise and your actual free hours, and treat summer break ...
How Education Policy Shapes Teacher Preparation Programs
By: Amanda Castillo | Jul 17, 2023
Education policy shapes teacher preparation programs through three main levers: program approval, required coursework, and the exams tied to each license. Teacher licensure and preparation-program approval are primarily controlled by states, so requirements vary across state lines. Check the rules where you intend to teach, not where you study.
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Rural STEM Education: Inside Alabama’s Black Belt STEM Institute
By: Dr. Chet Nicklas | Jun 27, 2023
Rural STEM education struggles less from a lack of student interest than from a lack of infrastructure: certified teachers, equipment, and travel budgets. In Alabama’s Black Belt, the University of West Alabama’s Black Belt STEM Institute answers that with coaching, credentialed training, and loaned equipment, staffed largely by people who ...
Teacher Certification Requirements: The Complete Guide
By: Amanda Castillo | May 17, 2023
Teacher certification requirements generally include a bachelor's degree, completion of a state-approved preparation program, passing scores on your state's licensure exams, and a background check. Exact steps, exam names, and renewal timelines vary by state and by pathway, so the traditional route and alternative certification don't always follow the same ...
Resources for Teachers Who Want to Create Inclusive Classrooms
By: Teacher.org Staff | May 10, 2023
One of the most prevalent conversations among teachers working today is the urgent need to make classrooms more welcoming for students of all backgrounds, beliefs, and identities. This is a critically important investment that will allow you to reach as many students as possible as well as providing an environment ...