New grad? Here’s how to start teaching after college
One of the best feelings after finishing college is knowing that there’s no more homework, no more papers to write and no more exams. Best of all, that means no more living on a tight student budget! You can finally get paid for the work you do. And then a global pandemic hits. Between all […]
How teachers across the USA redefined the classroom during a pandemic
This year has seen educators facing unprecedented challenges at school. The response to Coronavirus has so far closed 124,000 U.S. public and private schools and affected at least 55.1 million students. And we still don’t know how long schools may be closed. Or what the long term effects of Coronavirus will be on our students. […]
5 tips for getting a TEFL certification online while you travel
Need a TEFL certification but you’re itching to take off to a faraway place ASAP? You can travel the world and get certified at the same time with an online TEFL certification course. As Teach Away’s TEFL Program Lead, I get a lot of questions from prospective students who want to get certified but don’t […]
How to choose the right TEFL course for you
Congrats, you’ve made the life-changing decision to teach English abroad! But before you start packing your suitcase for this exciting new chapter in your life, there is one thing you’ll need to get to set yourself up for success: a TEFL certificate. In case you need a refresher, TEFL stands for teaching English as a foreign language. […]
How to get a TEFL certification while still in school
A TEFL certificate is increasingly becoming a must-have for anyone who wants to teach abroad. Country regulations are changing and schools are upping their requirements as the applications continue to flood in. But here’s the good news: earning a TEFL certificate can be completed over your summer break! You may not have realized but you […]
What qualifications do I need to teach English abroad?
Wondering how to get a job teaching English abroad? This one’s easy. To teach English abroad, you’ll need a bachelor’s degree in any subject/major, and an ESL teaching qualification (such as a TEFL certification) at the minimum! For more on getting TEFL certified to teach English abroad, check out the following: TEFL FAQ What is […]
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 […]
11 teacher podcasts you need to listen to right now
If you’re looking for tips on being a better teacher, then we have a quick and easy way to keep your teaching skills sharp – for free! We’re talking teacher podcasts. It’s no wonder that many teachers are jumping on the podcast bandwagon of late – as a teacher, you know that you need to […]