Blog YouTube has millions and millions of videos. Anything you can imagine likely has a video somewhere on YouTube. And yet, it can sometimes be difficult to find quality content because of the sheer number of videos on the platform. We’ve compiled a list of YouTube channels containing high-quality educational content that will be sure to […]
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Fun Ways to Build Content Retention
We know it can sometimes be challenging to find strategies to help your students remember information, so we’ve done some research and compiled the infographic below for you. Feel free to share it! Sources: about health: 11 Great Ways to Improve Your Memory Scholastic: Engaging Learners in Your Classroom Edutopia: How to Keep […]
Beyond the Scoreboard: Common Issues in Sports
There has been much rally and fan loyalty from Super Bowl 50 in the last week. Whether you cheered for the Denver Broncos or the Carolina Panthers, I believe we can all applaud the prowess, agility, and strength of the players. As easy as it is to get caught in the excitement of the game […]
Motivational Movie Moments inspired by the Super Bowl
Whether or not you’re pleased with the results of last night’s Super Bowl, we can all agree that sports require a lot of teamwork to win. If you’ve ever been part of a sports team, you’ll know that grit and mental toughness are key success factors for individuals. But without a positive team dynamic, there’s […]
Featured Teacher #2 – Robin Roberson
Featured Teacher #2 Featured Teachers is an initiative by ClassHook to recognize the amazing work that teachers do every day. Each Featured Teacher post will focus on the work of one particular teacher and how that teacher engages and inspires his or her students using popular media. This week’s Featured Teacher is…Robin Roberson! About Robin […]
The Month of February in Television and Movie Clips
With just a week before the next month, we wanted to treat you and your students to several clips that commemorate momentous occasions in history- all within the month of February! We found this calendar from The Teachers Corner and thought we would add our own touch to it. February 1: American poet and social activist […]
Movies Help You Develop a Personal Philosophy
Back in high school, I was almost convinced I couldn’t develop a sophisticated personal philosophy. A few of my classes were conducted in a seminar style, which was something I thoroughly enjoyed, as it allowed for the rawness of a discussion to truly manifest but was also something I dreaded. Why the polarity of sentiments […]
How Popular Media Improves the Classroom Experience
We often consider television shows and movies as part of our daily entertainment, and there is no doubt that they are. But we sometimes overlook that they can be valuable sources of educational content. Take a popular TV show such as The Simpsons: it’s funny and entertaining. At the same time, the longest-running American sitcom […]
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