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Technology in schools: Future changes in classrooms

Technology in schools: Future changes in classrooms
Image copyright Thinkstock Technology has the power to transform how people learn - but walk into some classrooms and you could be forgiven for thinking you were entering a time warp. There will probably be a whiteboard instead of the traditional blackboard, and the children may be using laptops or tablets, but plenty of textbooks, pens and photocopied sheets are still likely. And perhaps most strikingly, all desks will face forwards, with the teacher at the front. The curriculum and theory have changed little since Victorian times, according to the educationalist and author Marc Prensky. "The world needs a new curriculum," he said at the recent Bett show, a conference dedicated to technology in education. Most of the education products on the market are just aids to teach the existing curriculum, he says, based on the false assumption "we need to teach better what we teach today". 'Flipped' classrooms He might be wrong there. Image copyright Sudbury Primary School Teachers 'surprised'

Using Technology in Education: Does It Improve Anything? About ETR Community EdTechReview (ETR) is a community of and for everyone involved in education technology to connect and collaborate both online and offline to discover, learn, utilize and share about the best ways technology can improve learning, teaching, and leading in the 21st century. EdTechReview spreads awareness on education technology and its role in 21st century education through best research and practices of using technology in education, and by facilitating events, training, professional development, and consultation in its adoption and implementation. 85 per cent of parents want a say in education | Mango Marketing PTA UK, the largest nationwide membership organisation for parent bodies, has today published the findings of two recent surveys of English parents that reveal 85 per cent* of the parents surveyed who have a child aged five to 18 in state school want a say in how their child is educated while only the 18 per cent felt that the Government listens to parents on what they want for their children’s education. PTA UK represents Parent Teacher Associations in over 50 per cent of schools in England. Executive Director of PTA UK, Emma Williams, says: “What is emphatic is that parents do want to be more involved in education, with 97 per cent** of parents believing they should be consulted when big changes are proposed to how a school is run. Only a third of parents (33 per cent*) currently understand the changes the government wishes to make in terms of policy and only 15 per cent of parents** understand the role of regional school commissioners. 85% want a say in how their child is educated

Teens are shopping more like their parents GARDEN CITY, N.Y. (AP) — Giulia Pugliese is a typical teenager. She likes to look good, and she's particular about what she wears. But when The Associated Press followed the 15-year-old from Long Island on a recent back-to-school shopping trip with friends, she left a Nike store empty-handed — even though Nike is one of her favorites. "I buy on sale because it's stupid to buy a pair of shorts for $60," said Pugliese, who instead looks for the "Swoosh" logo in discount stores like Marshalls. Teens are shopping like their parents during the back-to-school season, and that's putting a lot of pressure on retailers to change the way they market to them. Today's kids recycle more clothes from the previous school year, mixing and matching the old with the new for different looks. When they do buy, they're less likely to get anything that's not on sale. View gallery In this July 27, 2015, photo, Giulia Pugliese, 15, right, shops for clothes with friends at Roosevel …

Children as Consumers: A Psychological Analysis of the Young People's Market - Barrie Gunter, Adrian Furnham My main research interests include media violence, the impact of broadcast news, effects of television on public opinion, the effects of advertising on young people, the use and impact of new interactive media. I have also conducted research on a wide range of other media, marketing and management issues.My recent research has centred on the use and impact of new media (in particular the Internet and digital interactive television). I am particularly interested in the use of the web as an information source and in the impact of Internet-related behaviour on use of other media, especially television.I have continued to conduct research and to write about the influence of television advertising, among children and adults.

5 Advantages of Interactive Displays at Retail | Mechtronics Thanks to the widespread use of mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets, most consumers are used to some degree of interactivity in their daily lives. Whether getting directions via GPS or information via Google, interacting with technology has become a well-established part of their existence. So, it seems only natural that interactivity should be a part of consumers’ shopping experience as well. 1. Interactive displays tend to be eye-catching, and the best displays usually have a “wow” factor that stops the shopper. Embedded with motion sensors, the glorifier lights up and spins the razor whenever a customer walks near it. 2. Interactive retail displays help to drive customer engagement. By interacting with a display, an opportunity for interacting with the brand and retailer is created, which keeps both at the forefront of the customer’s mind. 3. For retailers, it’s important to meet customer expectations of shopping as an experience. 4. 5.

Leafcutter Designs - Changing Clothes Tag Exchange This custom clothes tag is an intervention - a way to introduce and cultivate an imagination and awareness that are essential to ecologically and socially conscious shopping habits. We designed them a few years ago and they are woven here in the United States. With these tags, we want to honor the best of what clothing can be: something that connects us to the earth and each other in positive, beautiful ways. Perhaps China is too far to go to find out for ourselves, but if we can tell (and re-tell) stories - true stories - about the peoples and places wrapped up in the production of clothing, we believe our clothing will begin to speak to us in new ways. Here's how it works: Send us one (or more) of your clothes tags and a self-addressed stamped envelope (SASE) We'll send you one (or more) of the tags at left in exchange Sew these tags into your garments, as a reminder and statement in support of healthier clothes

Contact With Animals Helps Children Learn | KalliKids How does contact with animals help my child learn? Animals can provide great opportunities for entertainment and learning. Most children are naturally drawn to animals; therefore interaction with animals can be a fun activity where learning comes as a side-affect. Children become more actively engaged and learning will become easier when they are interested and enjoying themselves. It is for these reasons that animal images are widely used in school activities throughout the curriculum – for example counting the lions in maths. The benefits of children having pets There is endless research on the benefits of children having pets at home. Pets have also been known to help support children who struggle with reading. Children will find it easier reading to a curled up cat or dog than reading to an adult. The physical responsibility of looking after a pet is also beneficial for children and provides them with active jobs around the house. Help your child understand animals

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