Quiz: Haunted House: Teachers’ Classroom Nightmares and their Fangtastic Fixes

A. Darkness:
You’re scared of having no visibility into student progress or where to go. You try to be attentive by asking questions, but don’t seem to know where to go from there. Data is your light.

Our tip: Track educational data analytics and behavioral data to help determine the needs of each student. Analyze and compare growth patterns with students’ performance and routine, before they fall into the bad habits.

B. Zombies:
You’re frightened by a quiet classroom, one that drains your energy trying to keep the atmosphere alive. These zombie-students might need more energy too, and that requires brainpower!

Our tip: Avoid the busy-work! Kids need classwork that engages their brain by challenging them, not by overloading them on topics they already learned. Try group exercises and team-building strategies to help students teach each other.

C. Ghosts:
You’re scared of frequently absent students and struggle to find ways to conjure them back into the classroom. These ghouls are still wandering the town, but they need to feel seen by you and parents.

Our tip: Establish belonging. Show students that you care by offering programs and supporting them in their academics and extra-curriculars. Students feel more willing to attend when they feel recognized for their contributions. Let them know their importance in school and at home.

D. Animatronics:
You’re frightened by the rise of artificial intelligence in schools, and you might not know ways to navigate learning alongside it as a tool. The world of chat bots and hallucinated answers aren’t going away… Have the machines come alive?

Our tip: Learn about your school’s guidelines for safe AI usage for educators and students alike. If there isn’t one in place, try to establish one in your classroom.

E. Labyrinth:
You’re lost in a maze of admin work that's impossible to get out of during contract hours. The stress of working long days, getting back home to family, and managing your own mental health might as well be like fighting the minotaur.

Our tip: If you had a trusted guide who told you where to turn in the labyrinth, you might be able to get out a bit faster. That’s the story here: use guides, such as data automation tools, to make the busy-work go by faster.