TEACHER DEVELOPMENT

16 Blogs for Teachers to Follow

17 November 2023/ By Zineb DJOUB

They share their teaching experiences, thoughts, successful tips, and innovative teaching strategies. They inspire us to grow against the overwhelming challenges of everyday teaching. These are teachers who blog about the world of teaching. Because we need to stay connected and continuously learn, it is necessary to follow them to learn more and bring positive change to students’ lives. So, here is a list of valuable blogs for teachers that offer not just information, but a community where teachers come together to learn, grow, and inspire.

Professional Development and Pedagogy

The following blogs for teachers focus on teaching methodologies, classroom management, and professional growth.

1. Education Week       

Education Week provides up-to-date information on K-12 education in the U.S., as well as innovative, high-value tools and solutions. It serves as the leading authority in education and is the comprehensive cornerstone for educators, policymakers, and business leaders alike. Here you can find different resources that cover a wide range of topics such as leadership, policy and politics, teaching and learning, and technology.

2. MindShift 

MindShift is a service of KQED News and was launched in 2010 by KQED and NPR. It explores the role of technology, discoveries about the brain, racial and gender bias in education, social and emotional learning, inequities, mental health, and many other issues that affect students. You can also subscribe to the MindShift Podcast and learn on the go.

3. Inside Higher Ed                 

If you are concerned with higher education, then you should follow Inside Higher Ed. It provides the latest news, analysis, and solutions for the entire higher education community. You can search for a job, get career advice, and learn about teaching and learning issues and innovations in higher education. Besides, this educational blog offers editorial and marketing solutions for organizations and employers.

4. WeAreTeachers

It covers a community of over 3 million educators who share articles, lesson plans, and ideas for various grade levels and subjects. The aim is to connect teachers and provide resources for success. What I like most about this community is its Instagram posts; they depict teachers’ struggles in practice and useful tips, but also those funny moments that help you relax and destress.

5. Edutopia

Founded by George Lucas in 1991, Edutopia focuses on K-12 education. It provides articles, videos, and resources on topics such as project-based learning, social-emotional learning, and teacher development. So, you find on this website various practical strategies for teaching and learning that can improve education.

6. TeachThought 

Founded in 2012, this blog is dedicated to thought leadership and the development of learning models and frameworks to create transparency for new possibilities in teaching and learning for modern circumstances. It offers a wide range of articles on pedagogy, technology, and professional development, as well as resources for lesson planning and classroom management.

7. Cool Cat Teacher Blog       

This is one of the most inspiring educational blogs for teachers. Vicki Davis, the author of the Cool Cat Teacher Blog is a classroom teacher and also the host of the 10 Minute Teacher podcast, which is recognized as a top podcast in education. Vicki provides teachers with tips about important educational practices such as assessment, classroom management, digital citizenship, game-based learning, data-driven instruction, technology, and more.

8. BusyTeacher 

BusyTeacher is one of the most popular blogs for ESL teachers. It provides free printable worksheets about various topics, covering different language areas and skills. You can also read articles that cover ESL topics such as how to teach grammar, use realia, and teach young learners. These also include a lot of lesson ideas and fun activities.

9. MiddleWeb 

MiddleWeb aims to support middle school educators with resources and ideas.  You find articles, book reviews, and practical advice for teaching middle school subjects. To know about their latest website posts you can follow them on Twitter @middleweb

10. Ajjuliani. com 

This is one of my favourite blogs I am following. Juliani is the author of 8 books about learning, including best-sellers Empower, Launch, and his newest title: Adaptable. He is a teacher, coach, administrator, and now faculty at UPenn GSE Penn Literacy Network.  His website is full of inspiring teaching ideas about how to engage students in learning, use project-based learning and genius hours more effectively, and recently incorporate AI in the classroom.

11. Edulearn2change

This is my blog, dedicated to supporting teachers’ professional and personal development. My posts focus on important teaching practices such as teacher development, classroom management, education trends, assessment, teacher self-care, technology integration, and more. My aim is not only to share my experience and learning as a teacher and teacher-trainer but also to help you learn about the most effective teaching tips and strategies that can empower your students to learn and help you become the best version of yourself.

Technology Integration

Here are blogs for teachers that explore the integration of technology in education.

12. EdTech 4 Beginners       

Neil Jarrett, the author of this blog, is the Year 3 leader at an international school in Shanghai, China. He is originally from London, UK, and has a Master of Education degree with merit. Neil blogs about educational technology ideas and tools you can use in the classroom.

13. Class Tech Tips   

Monica Burns’s blog aims to make EdTech easier for teachers and educators. She provides practical tips to use technology effectively and design meaningful formative assessment to reach every learner. Monica also has books and a podcast that can be a great source for EdTech professional development.

14. Free Technology for Teachers 

Its author Richard Byrne is a high school computer science teacher in Maine. He is a five-time winner of the Edublogs Award for Best Resource Sharing Blog. Free Technology for Teachers gives you tech tools and tips that empower students to engage actively in their learning.

Inclusive Education

Blogs for teachers that address diversity, equity, and inclusion in the classroom include:

15. Teaching Tolerance 

Teaching Tolerance is a great resource for promoting diversity, equity, and social justice in education. This website includes resources, lessons, and articles to help educators create inclusive classrooms. There are also professional development opportunities for teachers through workshops, webinars, podcasts, and more.

16. Think Inclusive 

Think Inclusive, a blog and podcast by Tim Villegas, a Special Education Teacher who promotes ideas about inclusive education. This is by featuring content by disabled advocates, parents of children with disabilities, and educators who care about classroom inclusion.

Whether you’re seeking inspiration, practical strategies, or a supportive network, the blogs suggested in this post are the key to your continual growth. So, happy reading, enjoy learning, and follow educators (including ME!) to enrich your teaching practice.