Posts Tagged ‘Professional Development for Teachers’

How to Build a Collaborative Learning Community Within Your Classroom

Ashley Hamilton

What’s a collaborative learning community? We hear about them all the time—in fact, we’ve probably heard the term so often that it has lost some of its potency. However, the Read More →

Discover the Benefits of Professional Development in Your Classroom

Sarah Hansen

Now, we bring you a tale of four districts: all four used the same brand new, core literacy program. One school raised its achievement by 8% overall, while the other Read More →

Why Students Are Better Prepared for Learning When Teachers Use Digital Tools in Their Instruction

Jen Boyle from the BEC PD Department

Ever walk into a classroom: zero energy, apathetic students, slumped over, eyes glazed? Let’s face it, as educators, we’ve all had our days.   Students’ Brains are Wired for Technology Read More →

5 Tech-Based Habits You Can Start Implementing in Your Instruction Today

Jen Boyle from the BEC PD Department

Technology skills are essential in today’s classroom. Here are some handy methods you can use to expand your digital repertoire immediately. A Guest in Your Classroom Build excitement—invite a virtual Read More →

Welcome to the Benchmark Blog!

Ashley Hamilton

We are excited to announce the launch of our new company blog. Benchmark Education Company was started in 1998 as a means to help readers of all levels improve their Read More →