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10 ways to ensure that happiness is a priority in schools. Is there room for teaching happiness in the Government’s pursuit to push UK schools up the international league tables?

10 ways to ensure that happiness is a priority in schools

In the early stages of the introduction of the EBacc, I remember the term ‘Gove’s robots’ being used, referring to a generation of children who would be subjected to rote learning of traditional subjects so that standards in education could be raised. The measure of success would be Britain’s position in the international league tables for education. Free Montessori Materials Online. How I would have loved these resources during my years teaching in Montessori schools or in my own homeschool!

Free Montessori Materials Online

I still find it amazing that there are so many free Montessori materials available online today. What great resources for parents and teachers alike! The little experience I had with using free online downloads for teaching was wonderful. Learning Designer. EdSpeaker: Arjana Blazic - Edspeakers. School Education Gateway. Edutopia sur Twitter : "Who runs the world? @Smrtgrls.

WeAreTeachers sur Twitter : "29 Awesome Classroom Doors for Back-to-School #elemchat #ntchat... Scutt Science on Twitter: "Vote for your most inspirational quote by RT. To be used in new displays. #edchat #education #inspired. Free Resources and Lesson Plans for Teachers. Sylvia Duckworth sur Twitter : "New #sketchnote: Every Child Needs a Champion,Rita Pierson cc @richardsmithaim @zecool @coolcatteacher @ShellTerrell. The Learning Revolution. Ten social media skills for 21st Century teache... eLearning Industry sur Twitter : "Digital Learning Technology: How Will Technology Transform Digital… #EducationalTechnology.

Digital Learning Technology: How Will Technology Transform Digital Learning In The Next Decades? Let us first see what digital learning technology is offering right now.

Digital Learning Technology: How Will Technology Transform Digital Learning In The Next Decades?

Some of the advantages of digital learning at the moment are: Easy access and ability to adapt to user’s preferences.No location or time constraints.Multimedia resources and interactive environment.Users are part of virtual communities.Learning material constantly updated.Limited socio-economic status constrains. Digital learning is constantly transformed due to technological advances and eLearning providers are always on the look for new tools that would improve or supplement their end product.

For example, social media are extensively used to support the eLearning process. Facebook is probably the leader in this category and can be used for uploading articles, offering additional resources, and stimulating interaction. What Next Is Coming? We can surely expect more technological innovations implemented on digital learning environments in the following years. 1. Following this trend, according to DigitalTondo, 2. 3. BloomBoard Marketplace. Why beauty matters. What a difference a word can make. People spend a good deal of time talking to one another, and in general we do it pretty well.

What a difference a word can make

We might feel excited, angry, embarrassed, or — if we’re lucky — loved, in the course of our daily conversations. So is there any benefit to thinking about a science of talk? Can we really gain anything from scientific analysis of something we “just do”? Shelly Sanchez sur Twitter : "Thank you @FabianaLCasella for making this quote from my presentation! Means so much! #30goalsedu. The Treat of Knowing: Your Courage Will Grow. 249 Bloom's Taxonomy Verbs For Critical Thinking. Bloom’s Taxonomy’s verbs–also know as power verbs or thinking verbs–are extraordinarily powerful instructional planning tools.

249 Bloom's Taxonomy Verbs For Critical Thinking

In fact, next to the concept of backwards-design and power standards, they are likely the most useful tool a teacher-as-learning-designer has access to. Why? They can be used for curriculum mapping, assessment design, lesson planning, personalizing and differentiating learning, and almost any other “thing” a teacher–or student–has to do. For example, if a standard asks students to infer and demonstrate an author’s position using evidence from the text, there’s a lot built into that kind of task. EDpuzzle sur Twitter : "You are here looking for 21st century edtech tools! Check out EDpuzzle and make any video your lesson! #GAFEsummit.

Jason Elsom sur Twitter : "The first priority in education is to get children excited about learning. The second is to keep them excited... Naomi Bates sur Twitter : "EXCELLENT way to use social media for professional PD! #tlchat #edchat #txlchat #t educhat #edtech #nisdchat. Other Education Nings. Poida ☯ on Twitter: "If anyone says #Edtech is not essential in teaching and #Education today ... just show them this □ #ISTE2015. Brainscape: What would you like to learn today? Microsoft Virtual Academy – Free IT Training, Online Learning of Microsoft Technologies. The Future of Education. Stop Saying, 'You're So Smart!' 3 Better Ways to Praise Kids  "You're so smart!

Stop Saying, 'You're So Smart!' 3 Better Ways to Praise Kids 

" "You're so creative! " "You're so... [insert convenient, but possibly damaging description here]" The other day during a frantic scramble to get my 1-year-old to music class, I watched her perform her latest trick -- slipping into her little gym shoes and tightening the Velcro straps all by herself. She then stared at me as I sloppily filled the stroller with diapers, toys, string cheese and other random items until I rattled off something like, "Good job, Jasmin. Because I was in no mood for this debate, I cheered, "Good job, my little smarty pants! " Our child performs; we praise -- often without thought. 1. Google for Education: Save time and stay connected. For Education Spark learning with G Suite for Education A suite of free productivity tools to help students and teachers interact seamlessly and securely across devices.

Google for Education: Save time and stay connected

Get G Suite for Education What’s included A full suite of educational tools for your school. Manage your classroom with ease Create classes, distribute assignments, give quizzes, send feedback, and see everything in one place. Administer with confidence. A Blog About Education. "Teechur," learner, human. Keep on Teaching: 30 Small Goals... This year I am going to write 30 small New year's resolutions (small goals to be more exact).

Keep on Teaching: 30 Small Goals...

They will not be strictly professional though: 1. Find my niche ( not necessarily do only that though) 2. Work towards an online lesson business 3. Find online students 4. 6. 15 Characteristics of a 21st-Century Teacher. Recent technological advances have affected many areas of our lives: the way we communicate, collaborate, learn, and, of course, teach.

15 Characteristics of a 21st-Century Teacher

Along with that, those advances necessitated an expansion of our vocabulary, producing definitions such as digital natives, digital immigrants, and, the topic of this post -- "21st-century teacher. " As I am writing this post, I am trying to recall if I ever had heard phrases such as "20th-century teacher" or "19th-century teacher. " The 12 Stages of Burnout - 99u. Although research is an important stage in the creative process, it can also hinder creativity.

The 12 Stages of Burnout - 99u

It fills our mind with ideas that have already been done and blocks original thinking. Being well versed in the requirements of a project can help with preparation, but it can also prevent us from taking risks. Free Introductory Session. The 12-Stage Burnout Cycle. Buy and Sell Lesson Plans, Worksheets and Activities Online. Digital textbooks and standards-aligned educational resources. JA-YE Latvija. Happy Teaching, Happy Learning: 13 Secrets to Finland's Success - Education Week Teacher. Published Online: June 24, 2014 By Sophia Faridi Most educators have probably found themselves wishing for a simpler solution to the hardships and inequities of the U.S. education system.

I recently got the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to attend the Oppi Festival in Helsinki, Finland, with a group of seven U.S. educators to learn more about the Finnish school system and the lessons it might offer. During the trip, our group had the chance to visit several innovative schools. 10 Creative Ways To Use Free Timeline Makers in eLearning - eLearning Industry. In this article I will highlight 10 creative ways to use free timeline makers in eLearning design and development that can help you boost knowledge retention, clearly convey core concepts, and appeal to your learners’ needs. Thanks to advancements in today's technology, we have eLearning tools and applications that can allow us to design more immersive and effective educational experiences. One of the most powerful visual tools that we have our disposal is timelines. K-12 Education Tips & Strategies That Work. American TESOL Institute.

American TESOL Institute. American TESOL Institute. Maintain Your Digital Footprint. Included in the Digital Tips Advent Calendar and part of the Effective Technology Integration category This is my 4th year actively participating in social networks and using web tools. Although, I have enjoyed the journey and have seen the benefits, there are drawbacks. One is that I literally have 100s of online profiles scattered in cyberspace. Beyond Edtech: Global Ed, Collaboration, and Reflection. When thousands of educators descended on Philadelphia in late June for ISTE 2015, they turned the City of Brotherly Love into the City of Self-Directed Learning. For four days, educators from around the globe had time and space to learn what, how, when, and with whom they wanted. Digital devices were ubiquitous.

The backchannel was buzzing. So were animated, face-to-face conversations, which spilled out of conference rooms and into hallways, lounges, and nearby restaurants. For anyone who wonders about the value of personalized learning supported by technology, here was a chance to experience it firsthand. ☄ What You Can Do with a Ball: 7 Fun ESL Games. 11 TED Talks by brilliant women in STEM. Now playing The beauty of hackers, says cybersecurity expert Keren Elazari, is that they force us to evolve and improve. Yes, some hackers are bad guys, but many are working to fight government corruption and advocate for our rights. By exposing vulnerabilities, they push the Internet to become stronger and healthier, wielding their power to create a better world. European Schoolnet Academy.