Blog It’s evident that the classroom experience has been very different this year. Schools moved online and teachers had to find new ways to teach as they were no longer physically in the classroom with students. Some schools have continued with the remote teaching model, while others have moved back to in-person teaching or developed a […]
Teaching the Scientific Method: Questioning
In the previous post, we established the first step of the Scientific Method: Observation. Now let’s go over what follows next. Questions are what drive us to learn more about the world. Through asking questions we are led to new ideas and new solutions for complex problems. Questioning is at the heart of science. Nightmare […]
Teaching the Scientific Method: Observation
The Scientific Method is the driving force behind our advancement in science. It is the process through which we build upon our existing knowledge and push ourselves to discover new things. For thousands of years scientists have used the Scientific Method to better understand the world around them. This method has been the guiding hand […]
Teaching ELA with Popular Media
For thousands of years we’ve understood that stories can teach us both ethical and factual lessons. Now, popular media carries on this tradition. We learn important lessons from television and films everyday. At ClassHook we strive to help you utilize the power of media to better teach these lessons in the most effective way possible. […]
How to cultivate more curiosity in the classroom
Popular media can inspire a culture of curiosity in the classroom. How? By building on students’ personal prior knowledge of known movie clips to create a sense of relatability and understanding in an engaging, responsive manner. Using content from TV shows and movies can ease students into new educational lessons and make the academic content […]
T.V. Shows Can Break the Ice on Immigration Topics
Media is a double-edged sword. It can be used as propaganda, spreading harmful stereotypes about a group, or it can be used as a platform for unheard and underprivileged voices. A recent study, as reported by the LA Times, shows the impact of having diverse character plotlines and how it can be a teaching moment […]
Supporting Students’ Listening Skills with ClassHook
Math, Science, English Language Arts, Social studies, galore! Here at ClassHook we’re dedicated to helping you hit all kinds of standards from the Common Core in your daily classes. Don’t believe us? Have a look at our browsing experience. We cover a wide range of subjects from business to world languages to social emotional learning. […]
ClassHook in the Flipped Classroom
Blended learning has become popular in classrooms across the country, as technology has shown to have a variety of benefits to education. We explore some ideas on how to implement ClassHook in blended learning instruction. The Flipped Classroom allows students to be introduced to new concepts online at home. When they return to face-to-face instruction, […]
Parents As Partners in the Learning Experience
As students are gearing up for the school year ahead of them, we understand how it is for parents who want to be more involved in their children’s success. At ClassHook, we see parents as partners in the learning experience. That’s why we’re committed to bridging the foundation between the parents and their teachers. Using […]
Using Clips as a Springboard to Evaluate Accuracy
More often than not, producers portray events that err on the side of impossible. Think the villain surviving a fall off a skyscraper, cars hurtling around cities in high-speed car crashes, and so on. While they may prove to be entertaining for their exciting antics and outrageous feats, they can also serve to enhance your […]