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PBS: Browse Videos. TeacherTube. Myscript: An incredibly fun calculator app. Yes, I just said that in the title.

Myscript: An incredibly fun calculator app

I am very obviously well into my 30s now that I would even consider saying that a calculator is fun but I just can't help it. A few days ago, one of my students, after going through the usual ritual of being told off for not bringing his calculator to a Physics lesson, asked if he could use the calculator on his iphone. Assuming that he would use the iphone for non-learning related means, I lingered nearby. I soon noticed that he appeared to be drawing on the screen and I pounced in, ready to give him a good telling off mid-way through his status update or non-school related use of free tech that us grown ups have yet to discover. Myscript lets you do calculations by writing the numbers with your hand. . I really need to ask my students what apps they are using more often.

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30 Things You Can Do To Promote Creativity in Your Classroom

Below are 30 Things You Can Do To Promote Creativity in Your Classroom: Academics such as E. Paul Torrance, dedicated an entire lifetime to the advancement of creativity in education. Torrance faced much opposition in his day about the nature of creativity. Creativity was considered to be an immeasurable, natural ability.

In recent times, there has been a shift towards the increased acceptance of valuing creativity for all learners. Much of the blame for a lack of creativity, and therefore innovation, can be traced to our traditional educational systems. It relies on teaching to the correct answer. In the same way, David Hughes, founder of Decision Labs and professor at UNC Chapel Hill, argues that innovation is an essential skill for our global economy. 30 Things You Can Do To Promote Creativity in Your Classroom: Embrace creativity as part of learning. In a recent article, What Would Dr.

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Hello! So, this jar. You’ll notice there are 2 sets of questions. Will you try this with us? Apps for Education: IT Guide.