“There is a long history of studies in developmental psychology showing that it is harmful to push children into academics too early,” said Barbara Beatty, professor of education at Wellesley and author of Preschool Education in America. “Kids need to have lots of time for exploration, and if you push them too early they are going to be shortchanged.” In short, Beatty thinks parents of young children should put down their flashcards and take their kids for a walk or play with them.
Wednesday, October 1, 2014
Wanted: Long-Term Thinking about Technology and Education - Masters and PhDs
Although adaptive learning technologies are still in their infancy, they are already displaying huge promise. The idea is to tailor the teaching process to each student's progress. As the tools develop, adaptive learning will bring seismic shifts to the instruction process. Companies such as Knewton and systems such as the Open Learning Initiative at Carnegie Mellon University are just a hint of what's to come.
Monday, September 29, 2014
10 Steps to Creating the Perfect Educational Twitter Account | Mr Kemp
HELPFUL: 10 Steps to Creating the Perfect Educational Twitter Account via @mrkempnz http://t.co/MxLJAgOh0A
I wish I got connected to Twitter earlier on in my educational career (as it is the BEST form of FREE Professional Development I have ever found). Because of this, I love to share my passions behind using Twitter and how it makes me a better educator.
Saturday, September 27, 2014
Video Games Are the Future of Education - Fact or Fiction? - Masters and PhDs
Video games are playing an increasing role in school curricula as teachers seek to deliver core lessons such as math and reading—not to mention new skills such as computer programming—in a format that holds their students’ interests. Some herald this gamification of education as the way of the future and a tool that allows students to take a more active role in learning as they develop the technology skills they need to succeed throughout their academic and professional careers.
Few would argue that video games can do it all in terms of education, says Scot Osterweil, a research director in Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Comparative Media Studies program and creative director of the school’s Education Arcade initiative to explore how games can be used to promote learning. But games are a powerful learning tool when combined with other exploratory, hands-on activities and ongoing instruction from a teacher acting more as a coach than a lecturer, he adds.
Friday, September 26, 2014
With Tech Taking Over in Schools, Worries Rise - Online And Distance Learning
Legislators in the state of California passed a law last month prohibiting educational sites, apps and cloud services used by schools from selling or disclosing personal information about students from kindergarten through high school; from using the children’s data to market to them; and from compiling dossiers on them. The law is a response to growing parental concern that sensitive information about children — like data about learning disabilities, disciplinary problems or family trauma — might be disseminated and disclosed, potentially hampering college or career prospects. Although other states have enacted limited restrictions on such data, California’s law is the most wide-ranging.
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Thursday, September 25, 2014
Autism: Change schools - not students - for more inclusive education - Masters and PhDs
A study of Australian mothers’ attempts to access more appropriate schooling for their autistic children offers a new perspective on inclusive education po
Monday, September 22, 2014
The Importance of STEM Education [INFOGRAPHIC]
Science, technology, engineering, and math have always been key components of a college preparatory education. However, in recent years, studies have shown that fewer than 50% of high school graduates are ready for college-level math and science courses. This lack of readiness can affect a student’s chances of earning a four-year degree, which in turn can affect his or her job opportunities.
Take a look at this infographic to see why STEM education is so important for success in high school, college, and in the workforce.
Amazing Blogs and Resources for Insights on Special Education
Special education or special needs education is the practice of educating students with special needs in a way that addresses their individual differences and needs. Special kids are learners who are physically, mentally, emotionally and socially delayed.
These learners or students need special education and teachers need to put extra effort to teach them. And teachers need guidance, information and inspiration to help themselves, so that they can teach effectively.
So here is a collection of some amazing resources that helps teachers in their process to teach special kids:
A Wonderful Chart of Educational Web Tools to Use in Class
Here is a wonderful chart featuring a plethora of diverse tools arranged according to the task they are to perform. From web tools to create digital quizzes to note taking and brainstorming tools, this chart is definitely a must have.
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