The Covid-19 in 2020 until 2021-22 has changed all of us. From schools to work and other business activities, we have experienced having them all done online. As for schools, it was teachers’ quick adaptation to make sure class activities remain educational and interesting at the same time.
Even after the pandemic, some classes still go online. This is why school fonts, especially teacher fonts, are very important. They do not only make the lesson plans look more attractive and adorable. They also get the students more interested, especially since they do not move much during online classes.
Of course, this does not mean these fonts are only for online classes. Since the world (well, at least most of it) has returned to normalcy, many schools have resumed their regular offline classes. If your lessons involve using computer screens, then why stop after the pandemic? You can continue using the fonts that you like.
After all, it can still be fun.
We all remember what it was like for a couple of years or so. Going out was barely a safe option. All classes turned into Zoom classes, and so were work meetings. As the number of Covid patients rose, more people preferred staying home over going out. Kids were taken from school.
Platforms like Canva and WordArt might have been a big help to all teachers at that time. It was a challenge to get students interested in the lesson, despite their limitations to move about. Of course, if the school fonts were not attractive, it was always a matter of time before they got distracted or lost interest again.
This had been a common problem to all classes in schools around the world. It was no wonder that the generation of school-aged kids were suffering what we would call the learning loss. Their anxiety had disrupted their focus during lessons. So many of them had even given up learning and wishing for the old normal was back.
Why do we need attractive school fonts in our digital lesson plans? This question is rather tricky because being attractive does not always mean the fonts have to be in bright colors or in funky shapes. Consider the high readability as well, since reading online is different than reading printed materials.
You also need to consider the age of your students before you decide on your own teacher fonts. If your students are between six and eight years old, perhaps colorful fonts will work better for them. The same thing goes for students between nine and twelve, and their teens.
Last but not least, the context of your lesson plans matters. For example, if your lesson plan is about the history of languages, you may choose fonts that may remind students of some old or ancient languages. Then again, if you want to spare yourself the hassle, high readability, and age-appropriate fonts will do.
No worries; many schools these days appreciate their teachers’ creativity. In fact, such creativity is needed more than ever these days. This digital era forces teachers and educators to work harder than ever to provide good quality lessons that also need to be more attractive to students.
To support educators while teaching online, here are seven (7) interesting teacher fonts to jazz up your lesson plans:
This fresh, sans-serif font is uniquely made with bolder stylistic elements. The rope-like twirls in some letters are such attention-grabbers and playful, too. You may use this font as a school font for lesson plans for elementary to junior high school students.
If you aim for simplicity and readability in your digital lesson plans, you can use Packy Great. This sans-serif font is symmetrical and well-balanced. Some students may find this font rather strict-looking. With dark shades in the lettering, contrasted with the bright background, this typeface will still look attractive.
Marko offers a unique, elegant serif font. This typeface also makes a nice teacher font. With a slight artistic look that may remind you of jigsaw puzzle pieces, Marko is suitable for lesson plans for kids. You can also use this font if your students are pre-teens … or just very creative teens.
Just like the name, this serif font is perfect for students learning more about media and journalism. It does not even have to be in college or university classes. As a high school teacher, you can also introduce your students to journalism during history or language lessons. You can even use this font for your high school journalism club.
Want something playful and bubbly for your teacher fonts? You can start using New Rosta to make a change. This natural handwritten font offers something unique, elegant, and girly. Well, girly styles are not so bad for your lesson plans, either. Consider this sample an artistic typeface, too, for your class.
Want your history lessons to be more authentic despite being online? Besides providing short videos on historical events (or documentary), do not forget to use appropriate fonts too. Roberto is a vintage font that can make your history lesson plans look as authentic as can be.
If you want a school font that is more modern and artistic, try Beauty Fandytha for a change. This modern script font may remind you of girlish handwriting. You can use this font for art lessons in your lesson plans. The twirls in some letters make this typeface look more dynamic.
So, these are the seven (7) teacher fonts that can jazz up your lesson plans. They all look interesting and unique. Still, this does not mean you have to neglect the content of your digital lesson plans. Getting the students to notice these amazing fonts is one thing. Keeping them engaged in the lesson is, of course, another story.
