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Image Detective. STUDENTS BLOGS USEUSE. Class link blog. Tech & Learning Advisor Blog on iPlanLessons. Free Online Learning at GCFLearnFree. How to Do the 10 Things. Andy Garcia of Educational Paradigns: Learning and Teaching in the 21st Century blog, wrote an article titled “10 Things All Teachers Should Know How to Do“ that was published on July 1, 2010. I bookmarked this article for future reference and it eventually inspired me to write an explanation of how to do these ten things to use in a professional development session. So, here, it goes…an explanation of the 10 things all teachers should know how to do! 1. Subscribe to an RSS Feed RSS Feed stands for “Really Simple Syndication meaning than anyone can syndicate their online content by allowing Internet users to sign up for the service. 2. There are several options for bookmarking, including using the bookmarking tool in your web browser (like XMarks in Firefox); however, this are two ‘best’ online options for bookmarking and the great thing about using an online bookmarking tool is the ability to access your bookmarks anywhere there’s wireless. 3.

Here is a list of the most popular options: Interactive Instruction. What is Interactive Instruction? Interactive instruction relies heavily on discussion and sharing among participants. Students can learn from peers and teachers to develop social skills and abilities, to organize their thoughts, and to develop rational arguments. The interactive instruction strategy allows for a range of groupings and interactive methods. It is important for the teacher to outline the topic, the amount of discussion time, the composition and size of the groups, and reporting or sharing techniques. Interactive instruction requires the refinement of observation, listening, interpersonal, and intervention skills and abilities by both teacher and students. The success of the interactive instruction strategy and its many methods is heavily dependent upon the expertise of the teacher in structuring and developing the dynamics of the group.

For more information on Instructional Strategies, please refer to SaskEd's Instructional Handbook. Possible Methods. Interesting Ways.