What are the biggest challenges teachers face in the classroom? What are some resourceful and innovative ways of dealing with these challenges?

One of the largest challenges that teachers face in the classroom is knowing where students are in their processing of content.  In other words, teachers struggle with knowing if their students "got it."

I am confident that many teachers stand in front of the classroom, instruct students on content, and are convinced that they have done the best possible job.  However, the lingering question is if the kids "get it."  The best instruction is meaningless...

One of the largest challenges that teachers face in the classroom is knowing where students are in their processing of content.  In other words, teachers struggle with knowing if their students "got it."

I am confident that many teachers stand in front of the classroom, instruct students on content, and are convinced that they have done the best possible job.  However, the lingering question is if the kids "get it."  The best instruction is meaningless if the students cannot show they understood the content. 

This situation can be alleviated through the use of technology.  Teachers can have students use mobile devices to display their learning while a lesson is ongoing. One way is if a teacher can set up an account whereby students send text messages answering specific questions during the instructional process. For example, in an Algebra lesson on the FOIL process, teachers can take breaks and ask students to text answers to specific questions.  Teachers can review these answers, even projecting some of them, to highlight areas of strength and potential improvement.  

The use of mobile technology can help teachers modify instruction to student needs.  With such technology, teachers can provide accuracy in targeting instruction.  As a result of technology in the classroom, teachers would be able to talk about student achievement with a sense of certainty and precision.