by mindroar | Jan 28, 2021 | blog, reasons why you should, teaching, teaching strategies, teaching study skills
“This is boring!” said Billie-Jean to her friend seated next to her. I wasn’t supposed to hear it, but I did. And my heart sank a little. Medieval history was one of my favorite topics to teach in my Year 9 Social Sciences class. All those castles,...
by mindroar | Feb 14, 2020 | blog, Freebie Friday, teaching study skills
So, you already know mind mapping is a fantastic note-taking strategy for engaging your students. You know it can be rigorous. And that it can help students use effective learning strategies such as spaced repetition and practice tests. Now what . . . ? Now you need 3...
by mindroar | Feb 11, 2020 | blog, Freebie Friday, teaching study skills
Are you trying to teach your middle and high school students how to take more effective notes? Do you want them to learn to generate and connect ideas about both prior and new learning? Read on to find out more about using mind-mapping for middle and high school...