Academic Diary and Teacher Planner Specialist | Pirongs.co.uk. ASSIST.EDUC.MSU.EDU > classroom > assesses_learning > Sec1_plan_teach > Str2_ongoing_assessment > tool_open_question.htm. What Does It Mean to Be Well Educated? March 2003 What Does It Mean to Be Well-Educated? By Alfie Kohn No one should offer pronouncements about what it means to be well-educated without meeting my ex-wife.
When I met her, she was at Harvard, putting the finishing touches on her doctoral dissertation in anthropology. So what do you make of this paradox? Of course, if those features describe what it means to be well-educated, then there is no dilemma to be resolved. Or what about me (he suddenly inquired, relinquishing his comfortable perch from which issue all those judgments of other people)? The issue is sufficiently complex that questions are easier to formulate than answers. 1. 2. 3.
To cast a skeptical eye on such claims is not necessarily to suggest that the term is purely relativistic: you like vanilla, I like chocolate; you favor knowledge about poetry, I prefer familiarity with the Gettysburg Address. 4. Seat time. Job skills. Test scores. Memorization of a bunch o’ facts. 5. 6. A great How-to Tutorial on Creating Student Portfolios on iPad Using Google Drive App. This is a post several of you have been looking for, I know this from the emails I have been receiving from you.
Now you have a great video tutorial on how to use Google Drive app to create documentation, spreadsheets, tutorials, and PDF annotation all from the palm of your hand using your own iPad. Yes Google Drive app for iPad was not performing quite good when it was first introduced but since then several updates have been added to it that tremendously enhanced its overall functionality. Related Google Drive app per se can only do so much but when you tie it in to other apps such as iMovie, Explain Everything, Notability and Book Creator, you will have a strong armed battalion of productivity suite to fire up any multimedia project you want to use with your students.
Watching the video tutorial below you will get to learn how students can easily create a complete portfolio using Google Drive app for iPad. This video tutorial is created by Edtech Teacher. Geoff Petty | Improve your teaching and that of your team. Technology Made Easy. Justice: What's The Right Thing To Do? Episode 01 "THE MORAL SIDE OF MURDER". How to teach … philosophy | Teacher Network. In testing times such as these, is there really space in the timetable to teach philosophy?
The great German philosopher Hegel (1770-1831) said: "Education to independence demands that young people should be accustomed early to consult their own sense of propriety and their own reason. To regard study as mere receptivity and memory work is to have a most incomplete view of what instruction means. " Perhaps Michael Gove wouldn't agree, but for those who are interested the Guardian Teacher Network has resources to help young people think about philosophical questions and come to some coherent conclusions – and there is some evidence to indicate a powerful knock-on effect on student achievement in other subjects, not to mention the capacity to reflect on life choices. We start with an educational movement Philosophy for Children (P4C). And now a couple of ideas for using popular picture books that teachers are likely to have in class as a way into a bit of deeper thinking. Ultimate List of Free Online Video Courses.
How to teach … photography | Teacher Network. Students of all ages are fascinated by taking photos – and, now photography has gone digital, it is easy and cheap to get your students snapping. The Guardian Teacher Network has resources to help schools harness the potential of photography and use it as a really powerful cross-curricular tool. Thanks to PhotoVoice, a participatory photography charity that runs projects in 23 countries, for sharing its resources. The charity was set up to provide people, especially young people, with a way of expressing themselves through photography. A great start is PhotoVoice's introduction to composition, which introduces key concepts in composition of photos and will help students to make decisions about how they frame and represent subjects.
This photo treasure hunt is a simple and accessible way to introduce creative exploration of an environment or subject with digital photographs. Photography is an accessible way to look at a multitude of issues in the classroom. Qualities Of Good Teachers. Good teachers are rare, and few people, including school administrators who hire teachers, know what it takes to be one. Although some of the qualities of good teachers are subtle, many of them are identifiable. Here is a list of sixteen traits that excellent teachers have in common: 1. Knowledge of the subject matter You can’t teach what you don’t know. All teachers need not be experts in their fields, but possessing knowledge is important.
Teachers must continue building their understandings of their subjects throughout their careers. 2. No teacher should be expected to have much patience with individuals whose lack of discipline, immaturity, or indolence interrupts the work of other students. 3. All good teachers are intellectually curious and naturally driven by their interests in keeping abreast of changes in their fields. 4. 5. Talented teachers are able to work with students with varying levels of maturity and knowledge. 6. 7. Teachers must have plans and stick to them. 8. 9. 10. Class Central. 100+ Video Sites Every Educator Should Bookmark (Updated for 2012) German language learning games.
Startseite - schule.at. Library Genesis. The 100 Best Video Sites For Educators. Bringing multimedia into the classroom is a great way to engage students in learning. Supplementing lessons, opening up new interests, and offering inspiration, online videos make for an incredible teaching tool. In 2010, we covered our favorite 100 video sites for educators, and we’ve now updated our list for 2012 with more than 100 resources and more than 25 brand new entries. Read on, and you’ll be able to check out the very best sources for educational videos on the web. Educational Video Collections Specifically designed for education, these collections make it easy to find video learning resources. TeacherTube: This YouTube for teachers is an amazing resource for finding educationally-focused videos to share with your classroom.
General Video Collections Network TV, inspiring talks, and more are all available in these collections. Hulu: A great place to find the latest TV shows, Hulu is also a source of educational videos. Teacher Education Lesson Planning Science, Math, and Technology. FaradaySchools. Websites for Educators.