Integrating Technology in Education

I can remember a time when we "went to the computer lab". I am SO thankful that this is not the case in my educational setting. Many people have viewed how we "use iPads in the classroom". From beginning to end, the students are ➽in and out of technology. ➽in and out of camera use. ➽in and out of the web. ➽in and out of a Google Form. ➽in and out of an iPad2 app. ➽in and out of a calculator. ➽in and out of collaborative whiteboard areas. ➽in and out of direct instruction. ➽in and out of an intellectual conversation with an adult. Partly viewed lesson on blog Videos of Today's Lesson (iPad2=No Play List-See Channel For Details) **Raw footage taken by me while teaching. Reflection: The lesson really went well because I am seeing how students use their tech tool of choice.

It's official, teachers must relax over Christmas to avoid burnout | Teacher Network Teachers will be looking forward to a well-earned rest this Christmas. But it can be tough to switch off from – and avoid catching up on – work. It might be good for you to shun your marking and instead plan for a proper break this year, though. Why? A study of 90 teachers from across the UK by academics at City University, London, has found it’s critical for teachers stop working in the holidays to avoid burnout and exhaustion. The research asked teachers to complete a survey at the end of eight weeks – capturing their feelings before, during and after the Christmas break in 2013. A senior lecturer in organisational psychology at City University, Dr Paul Flaxman, said: “Our work shows that breaks for teachers, especially at times like half-term and Christmas, are incredibly important ... The report also made recommendations for reducing stress levels, including practising mindfulness. But there’s a huge gap between knowing you should take a break, and implementing that practically.

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