Saturday, July 23, 2016
The Future of Education
Most importantly we need to be empowering our learners to take charge of their learning, to show them how they may control their pathways and become genuinely agent learning. Such a process is a significant shift for educators and our knowledge of the processes of learning rather than our subject knowledge is what matters most.
Tuesday, July 19, 2016
'It's time to ditch the traditional school curriculum and prepare young people for life'
Our world is getting increasingly complex; so how do we know what is worth teaching and learning?
David Perkins, a professor at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, is interested in how to adapt our curriculums in an ever-changing world. He believes that what is conventionally taught in our schools is not designed to produce the kinds of community members we want and need.
Perkins believes that only by reimagining what we teach our children can we lead students down the road to a more prosperous life.
Here, in a piece that first appreared on the Global Search for Education website, Professor Perkins, whose latest book is Future Wise: Educating Our Children for a Changing World, discusses what is worth learning.
Saturday, July 16, 2016
5 Things Teachers Want from PD
We rarely accept "sit and get" instruction as ideal for our students. So why is it still the most common form of professional development for teachers across the country?
. . . we found that both teachers and administrators value the same things in professional development—and it's not sitting
Thursday, July 14, 2016
SPRK+ The Robot Can Help Kids Improving Their Coding Skills
SPRK+ is an improved version of an educational toy robot previously released by Sphero.
Wednesday, July 13, 2016
10 Ways To Get Your Students Talking About The Lesson
We know that when students talk about what they learning, they learn more deeply. Here's how you can facilitate that discussion.
Saturday, July 9, 2016
How Storytelling Can Enhance Any Learning Experience
Researchers are discovering just how powerful an effect a good story can have on the brain, and not just in terms of entertainment. A memorable yarn can also help us retain important information, both in casual and formal learning settings.
Thursday, July 7, 2016
Leadership styles in education – The Seven Secrets to New Age Leadership | #Business #CHANGE #LEARNing2LEARN
The architect leader knows that the ability to create a nourishing and challenging environment for people to grow in is more important than any technical skill she can possess.
Continuous Improvement – The leader of tomorrow will regularly challenge old beliefs and be passionate about learning and about applying that learning in the real world. She will often ask my favorite question "Who is doing something differently then I am and what can I learn from them?"
The New Leader is Authentic. How and who you are is just as important as what you know! Hold yourself to the highest standards – don't talk the talk unless you are prepared to walk the walk. Don't expect of others what you don't expect from your self. Be real, tell the truth. The leaders that are the most revered are those that let the light of who they are shine through in all they do. They are honest, forthright and clear.
Coach/Facilitator – A leader needs to be a coach not a commander. He needs to hold space open for things to happen. It is said that when leaders do their job properly people believe they have done it themselves. Leaders are there to help people see things from a different perspective, to provide questions that encourage learning and to help turn work experiences into learning experiences.
Our new leader is a Visionary. It's clearly documented that visionary leaders are successful at mobilizing human potential. A vision provides focus. It's a tool for aligning energy. Clear vision and purpose provide people with a framework from which to make decisions, it organizes action and effort.
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Monday, July 4, 2016
7 Favorite Apps to Use with Book Creator - Class Tech Tips
Check out this list of my favorites! One great aspect of Book Creator is how users can easily integrate media they've created in other apps.
40 Sites for Educational Games
Tech and Learning has just posted a wonderful article concerning Internet Gaming. With school starting up, make sure you have your resources available to help that special student of yours make the...
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