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Cooperative Learning: Assigning Individual Tasks to Group Members Introduction When I first started using cooperative learning in my classroom, it was truly on a trial and error basis. And I'm here to tell you, I made LOTS of errors. I finally figured out that I was not giving my students sufficient directions and organizational tools. On their own, my kids determined who was going to talk (everyone), when the talking was to occur (constantly), and just exactly WHO was going to do WHAT (no one). Clearly, I had not given sufficient forethought to this. What follows on this page, as well as the Overview to Cooperative Learning and Grouping Strategies pages, is what I've learned from all my trials and errors. I'm not saying that I've covered everything here, but I am saying that this is certainly a much better way to start this endeavor than what I chose. Quick Links for THIS Page You may use the following quick links to go directly to what interests you on this page. Preparing Students for Group Work Return to Top of Page Members of each group should TRY to...
5 iPad Apps For The Four Major Content Areas When it comes to classroom teaching, apps are a great way of getting the children engaged and learning at the same time. As well as being a fantastic way to get the kids involved in class, they’re also ideal for home use and as homework aids too. And with apps designed to suit all ages, there’s one to suit every learning stage. Below we take a look a look at some of the best educational apps on the market to try and find some innovative, fun and engaging learning resources for students. 1. SAT Math Preparation (Math) Maths is a subject which fills a lot of people with fear, but it doesn’t have to be all textbooks and confusing symbols. The app allows students to take practice tests, view digital flashcards and concentrate on the sections that they find the most challenging. 2. Biology can be a fascinating subject, but remembering exactly where everything is in the human body is a feat for even those with the best memories. 3. Classroom learning doesn’t always have to be about writing. 4.
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GoConqr - Changing the way you learn 2 Must Watch Videos on The Importance of Technology Integration in Education Do you feel stuck when trying to come up with solid arguments in favor of your use of technology in your teaching ? Do you want some inspiration on how and why this technology should be part of the curriculum you teach ? Are you skeptic about the importance of technology in education ? These and several other questions are constantly simmering in some educators minds driving them ,in extreme cases, to even question whether or not to let in technology into their classrooms.However, today I have handpicked for you two great videos on the importance of using technology in education.I have probably watched these clips more than ten times but each time I see them it seems like I never watched them. They are just amazing .They are short and you can watch both of them in less than 8 minutes. Have a look and let us know if they have impressed you or not. 1- An Introduction to Technology Integration in Education 2- Importance of Technology to Education
Free online support for teachers Skip to main content View related sites Change Language We use cookies. By clicking any link on this page you are giving your consent for us to set cookies Accept SMF version 2.0.6 Demo Category: ForumsStable Release: 2.0.6Started In: 2003Updated: October 25 2013Native Language: EnglishTranslated To:Arabic, Bulgarian, Catalan, Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish, Swedish, Ukrainian, VietnameseLicense:BSD 3-Clause License Elegant. Effective. Powerful. Free. New Padagogy Wheel Helps You Integrate Technology Using SAMR Model Sometimes a visual guide comes along and it just makes total sense. That’s how I felt about Allan Carrington’s clever ‘Padagogy Wheel‘ which we featured on Edudemic last week. Check out the previous version then view the one below to see the differences. From what I can tell, putting the wheel on this site has generated a bit of buzz and I’m glad we could help spread the knowledge. But I was quite amazed this morning when I saw that the Padagogy Wheel had been updated. This new Padagogy Wheel (which honestly is less about iPads and more about technology integration now) should encourage you to focus on redefining your current standards, the current role tech plays in your classroom, and just about everything else. Want to print out the poster? The Padagogy Wheel by Allan Carrington is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License.
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