This content emphasizes the value of group projects in fostering student creativity and collaboration. It outlines essential strategies, such as setting clear expectations, understanding group dynamics, implementing checkpoints, promoting communication, evaluating individual contributions, and reflecting on the process. Utilizing diverse groups and collaborative tools enhances the learning experience.
Enhancing Student Learning with AI Chatbots: 9 Tips for Educators
Are your students using conversational AI chatbots as search engines and failing to grasp AI's full potential? It's time we taught our students the real-world business applications of these 21st-century tools. Students need to know that unlike traditional search engines, which simply return a list of links or a short answer, chatbots can interpret andContinue reading "Enhancing Student Learning with AI Chatbots: 9 Tips for Educators"
11 Fun Friday Ideas for the Business Classroom
Fridays are the perfect opportunity to shake things up and infuse a bit of fun into your classroom. I have a collection of ideas that will help you end your week on a high note. 1. Escape Rooms Use a business-themed escape room to get students to collaborate and think critically. These activities are fantasticContinue reading "11 Fun Friday Ideas for the Business Classroom"
Simplify Lesson Planning for Introduction to Business and Marketing
Lesson planning can be one of the most daunting tasks for teachers, especially when introducing a variety of subjects in a class like Introduction to Business and Marketing. However, having a well-thought-out scope and pacing guide can make a world of difference. You can grab my FREE Introduction to Business and Marketing Scope and PacingContinue reading "Simplify Lesson Planning for Introduction to Business and Marketing"
The Pros and Cons of Course Evaluations in the High School Business Classroom
As the semester draws to a close, many teachers contemplate the effectiveness of their teaching methods and the overall learning experience for their students. One reflection tool to consider is the course evaluation survey. This allows students to share their thoughts and opinions about the course. Today, I want to share the pros and consContinue reading "The Pros and Cons of Course Evaluations in the High School Business Classroom"
4 Tips to Improve Higher-Order Questioning in the High School Business Classroom
Questioning is a powerful tool that can shape the learning experience and foster critical thinking skills among students. Questioning can be used to assess student mastery and aid in-the-moment teaching. Questioning can help engage students, assess mastery, and enhance learning. 1. Pre-Plan Questions While spontaneity has its place in the classroom, strategic pre-planning of questionsContinue reading "4 Tips to Improve Higher-Order Questioning in the High School Business Classroom"
How to Teach Career Exploration in the High School Business Classroom
When I was 18, I had no idea what I wanted to do with my life. After a few college major switches and a career change...or two, I would have never imagined where I'd end up. While this is part of growing up for a lot of us, it is increasingly vital that we striveContinue reading "How to Teach Career Exploration in the High School Business Classroom"
Why You Need Guest Speakers in Your High School Business Classroom
Picture this-- an industry professional is leading your class, sharing a story about how they got started in the accounting field. Students are listening and asking questions about the process. You're at your desk observing. Sounds perfect, right?! Let me elaborate if you're still wondering about the specifics. Why Guest Speakers? 🌐 Let's face it:Continue reading "Why You Need Guest Speakers in Your High School Business Classroom"
The Business Teacher’s Guide to Write the Room Scavenger Hunts
When I first started teaching, I had a set of iPads in my room, and QR codes were all the rage. I spent hours working them into lessons and I was all about a QR Code Scavenger Hunt. This activity was super cool until QR codes started searching the Internet instead of just displaying plainContinue reading "The Business Teacher’s Guide to Write the Room Scavenger Hunts"
10 Review Activities for Business and Marketing
Are you looking for an end-of-unit, mid-term, or final exam review activity? I'm here to help with 10 activities that will spice up your review sessions. Here are 10 engaging review activities that will make the process both fun and effective. 🚀 1. Quiz Style Games 🎮 There's a variety of different options out forContinue reading "10 Review Activities for Business and Marketing"
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