Concept mapping can be used in the classroom in so many unique ways. And we made it easier for you by listing some ideas you can start today!
Continue ReadingI Tried It: Watch, Discuss, Rewatch
We asked our trusted Certified BrainPOP Educators (CBEs) to try out new strategies in their classroom and they’re reporting back! This strategy uses Movies and Pause Points to practice essential literacy skills.
Continue ReadingCode to Learn with BrainPOP’s Creative Coding
BrainPOP Creative Coding was created to help teachers weave coding into all areas of their curriculum, without compromising their lesson plan. The tool’s project-based approach makes it easy for students to demonstrate their knowledge of a topic, while building computational thinking and coding skills.
Continue ReadingHow I Transformed My Classroom Into a Movie Studio
Lights, Camera, Learning! Certified BrainPOP Educator Monica Sepa-LaFemina shares how she uses Make-a-Movie to boost student engagement, creativity, and confidence.
Continue ReadingCracking the Code on Student Engagement
By embracing coding and computational thinking, you’re opening students’ eyes to new possibilities and preparing them to meet challenges in an ever-evolving world.
Continue ReadingFour Ways to Build Fluency for Multilingual Learners
To be able to learn, you have to be able to understand the words your teacher is saying. For multilingual learners, that is sometimes easier said than done.
Continue ReadingIgniting Playful Learning and Encouraging Student Ownership
Certified BrainPOP Educator Lynda Last shares how she incorporates playful learning with BrainPOP to boost classroom engagement and help students take ownership of their lessons.
Continue ReadingDigital Storytelling: How to Deepen Literacy Skills with BrainPOP Make-a-Movie
Beyond just being an effective educational tool, Make-a-Movie harnesses the innate human love for stories, allowing students to become not just consumers but creators.
Continue ReadingHelping Students Apply Digital Best Practices Today and Every Day
Every time students go online, whether it’s for homework, games, or research, they’re joining a big digital world. But it’s not just about using the internet; it’s about using it the right way.
Continue ReadingHow Digital Citizens Grow in a BrainPOP Classroom
Digital citizens don’t grow overnight. However, when making BrainPOP part of your everyday instruction, you can trust that you are setting the foundation for your students to practice the skills they need to navigate their world successfully–both in real life and online.
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