Chris Aviles, Teacher, Fair Haven Schools, NJ

Teacher, Fair Haven Schools, NJ

Latest articles by Chris Aviles, Teacher, Fair Haven Schools, NJ

Kids standing on every continent of the globe.

Five Quick Distance Learning Activities For Teachers In A Pinch

By Chris Aviles, Teacher, Fair Haven Schools, NJ published

Thanks to the coronavirus, there are many great reasons every teacher should become familiar with distance learning best practices

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How to Integrate Entrepreneurship into the Classroom

By Chris Aviles, Teacher, Fair Haven Schools, NJ published

Like Amazon, FH Gizmos is a marketplace.

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3 Reasons Every School Should Have An Esports Team

By Chris Aviles, Teacher, Fair Haven Schools, NJ published

Esports can be as valuable for our students as “real” sports are.

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Building The First Middle School Esports League

By Chris Aviles, Teacher, Fair Haven Schools, NJ published

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Making Data Meaningful With FH Grows

By Chris Aviles, Teacher, Fair Haven Schools, NJ published

To get the most out of our school gardens, students have built sensors and monitors using Raspberry Pis.

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Best Games for Back to School: Video Games Finally Make a Legitimate Move into the Classroom

By Chris Aviles, Teacher, Fair Haven Schools, NJ published

Game-based learning—where teachers teach and assess through video games—is being found in more and more classrooms.

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Makerspaces 101

By Chris Aviles, Teacher, Fair Haven Schools, NJ published

In this video, I cover the basics of what a makerspace is, show off my makerspace, and give you some tips for starting your own makerspace.

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Incorporating the “Art” in STEAM

By Chris Aviles, Teacher, Fair Haven Schools, NJ published

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The Missing Piece of Coding Education: How Do You Turn Block-Based Coders Into Text-Based Coders

By Chris Aviles, Teacher, Fair Haven Schools, NJ published

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Motivating Reluctant STEAM Learners: Changing how you assess can inspire students

By Chris Aviles, Teacher, Fair Haven Schools, NJ published

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The Secret To Teaching Coding To Everyone

By Chris Aviles, Teacher, Fair Haven Schools, NJ published

My first coding lesson was a disaster.