Digital literacy skills for teachers: are you digitally literate? [Quiz]
Digital literacy skills for teachers are super important in today’s digital world. When used effectively, digital tools and technologies are key to cultivating basic digital literacy skills and enhancing learning experiences for your students. Before you can equip your students with the technological skills they need to safely navigate technology, you also need a […]
13 ESL Classroom Tips You Must Know Before You Teach
Are you a new teacher gearing up for your first ESL classroom? I’ve been in your shoes before – I taught abroad in the UAE for six years and have been teaching English language learners (ELLs). Teaching English in the classroom to students who have a limited English language understanding can feel like a daunting […]
The importance of cultural intelligence (CQ) for teachers
We’ve got some fantastic insight on what could be the most significant contributing factor to your success as an (international) educator: “The number one predictor of success in today’s borderless world [is your] cultural intelligence.” – David Livermore Research conducted in 30+ countries over the past ten years revealed that those with high cultural intelligence – […]
5 of the best digital literacy resources for teachers [+ free lesson plan]
Bringing digital tools and technologies into the classroom has become essential in today’s digital world. As educators, we know that our pedagogical skills, knowledge and strategies need to adapt – and adapt quickly – to keep up. It takes skill to discern information on the web and help your students spot fake news. That’s where digital literacy […]
5 steps to becoming a culturally responsive teacher
What is culturally responsive teaching? It’s much more than just recognizing your students’ cultural background (although that’s a good start). Culturally responsive teaching, or cultural intelligence in education, helps create a learning environment that is engaging and accessible to a broader range of students. As a teacher in today’s multicultural classroom, fostering culturally responsive teaching […]
The difference between computer literacy and digital literacy
The pandemic has drastically changed schooling. Schools around the world were forced to close and switch to digital learning overnight. So, why is it important for both students and teachers to possess digital literacy skills? Digital literacy helps students and educators safely navigate digital environments. And it goes beyond just knowing how to use a computer and […]
Happy Holidays! A look back at 2017
Happy holidays from everyone at Teach Away! Not only was 2017 a great one for our whole team – by all accounts, this year was also an exciting and successful time for our Teach Away teachers and schools, too. We placed over 1,000 motivated, energetic teachers in leading education institutions all around the […]
17 must-have digital literacy classroom apps for teachers [Free guide]
As schools continue to realize the power tablets and smartphones hold for better learning in the classroom, digital literacy has fast become one of the hottest trends in K-8 education. However, if you’re a busy teacher, you might feel the ed tech landscape is shifting under your feet too often to keep up with your […]
Digital Literacy Q&A with Detra Price-Dennis of Teachers College, Columbia University [Video]
Among the most critical skills of our age are those competencies we need to fully participate in an increasingly digital world – otherwise known as digital literacy. But what exactly is digital literacy, as it relates to the classroom? How can digital tools and technologies help us, as educators, teach our students more effectively? […]
Assessing your cultural competence: A checklist for culturally responsive teachers
As classrooms become increasingly diverse, cultural competency has quickly become a key concern for educators all over the world. When it comes to creating a culturally-inclusive learning environment and closing the achievement gap in our classrooms, culturally responsive teaching is, arguably, more critical than it’s ever been before. In our society, it’s common for people […]