videos of model of education 21 Simple Ideas To Improve Student Motivation 21 Simple Ideas To Improve Student Motivation by TeachThought Staff The best lessons, books, and materials in the world won’t get students excited about learning and willing to work hard if they’re not motivated. Motivation, both intrinsic and extrinsic, is a key factor in the success of students at all stages of their education, and teachers can play a pivotal role in providing and encouraging that motivation in their students. Of course that’s much easier said than done, as all students are motivated differently and it takes time and a lot of effort to learn to get a classroom full of kids enthusiastic about learning, working hard, and pushing themselves to excel. Even the most well-intentioned and educated teachers sometimes lack the skills to keep kids on track, so whether you’re a new teacher or an experienced one, try using these methods to motivate your students and to encourage them to live up to their true potential. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18.
What Is A Flipped Classroom? In the traditional classroom model, teachers first explain each topic, and then assign homework. In the flipped classroom model, students first view the topics outside of class, and then use class time for inquiry-based learning, which in some ways resembles traditional homework assignments. A flipped or reversed classroom uses educational technologies to leverage valuable classroom time. Once students have covered material traditionally covered in lectures outside of the classroom, teachers can focus on learning-based activities in the classroom, and also deliver more one-on-one, customized assistance. In the following video, Salman Khan discusses how and why he created the remarkable Khan Academy, a carefully structured series of educational videos. I highly encourage you to read "The Flipped Classroom Guide for Teachers" where you will find: How Does a Flipped Classroom Contribute to Student Learning? Salman Khan: Let's use video to reinvent education "The Fuss Over Flipped Classrooms".
gaming in education Are We Teaching Kids To Be Too Dependent on Technology? Edudemic writer Jeff Dunn recently wrote an article about a technology bus that is making headlines at a middle school in Mississippi. This bus, sponsored by the tech-ed company Promethean, is a vehicle filled with products that enrich the classroom through the latest technology tools, gadgets, and software. While it may be a smart marketing tool for tech companies, is technology bulldozing its way into the classroom? Traditional Schools Are Way Behind to Begin With Technological advancements move at lightning speed, with the average device losing its edge over a new and better device after about two years. It may appear that schools are being barraged with new technologies, but where have they been in the last decade? However, the majority of jobs in the current market require at the very least, a basic understanding of the computer, the Internet, and how to navigate software like Microsoft Word. Technology Does Not Nullify Critical Thinking But What Happens if Technology is Taken Away?
Jon Bergmann and Aaron Sams – FlippedClass.com Jon Bergmann is a pioneer of the Flipped Class movement, Chief Learning Officer of FlippedClass.com, and co-founder of The Flipped Learning Network. He co-wrote the books, Flip Your Classroom: Reach Every Student in Every Class Every Day and Flipped Learning: Gateway to Student Engagement. Throughout Jon's twenty-four years as a high school science teacher, he guided his teaching with one overriding concern: what is the best use of face-to-face class time? As a result of Jon's innovation and tenacity, he received the Presidential Award for Excellence for Math and Science Teaching in 2002 and was named Semi-Finalist for Colorado Teacher of the Year in 2010. He co-founded The Flipped Learning Network™ ( FlippedLearning.org ), a nonprofit organization which provides teachers with the resources needed to implement flipped learning.
Technology Needs Are we too dependent on Technology in the Classroom? Technology And The Classroom Technology has become an increasingly important part of the teaching armory. Children now learn to use computers and other educational technology from a very early age, and most teachers incorporate technology in some form into their learning and teaching resources too. There can be no doubt that technology in the classroom has many benefits. [1] Utilizing different forms of technology in the classroom can help to hold children’s attention and keep their focus for longer periods of time. Too Much Dependency on Technology? Children gravitate towards all forms of technology:[2] they love playing computer games and checking their Facebook statuses. Leaving Underprivileged Children Behind? On a practical note, it’s important to point out that technology is expensive and that this could prove to be a huge hindrance to public schools that are struggling financially. Additional Reading [2] “Technology in the classroom: Helpful or harmful?” About the author
Qu’est-ce que le blended learning ? « Blended » pour mélange et « learning » pour apprentissage » : voici un concept qui associe différentes méthodes pédagogiques et les rend encore plus efficaces. Que cette formation soit axée sur un métier ou une langue étrangère, le but est d’allier à la fois la formation à distance et le contact humain, pour une réussite garantie. Exemple de formation en blended learning : Dans le cadre d’une formation par correspondance, les « élèves » ne sont pas livrés à eux-mêmes, plongés dans leurs livres jusqu’au retour de leurs « corrigés ». Une méthode qui marche Cette méthode est efficace pour être formé à un métier précis, pour les langues étrangères ou encore pour le management.
Funding Needs 33 Graphic Design Tools To Publish Visual Content 33 Graphic Design Tools To Publish Visual Content by TeachThought Staff Digital literacy is, in part, about digital publishing. Digital publishing is, in part, about the writing process–choosing an audience and purpose, drafting content, revising and editing that content, and then sharing it with the world. But digital publishing is also about the right tools for the right platform and the right device. If you think this isn’t true, sit down to create a book cover with Microsoft Word instead of Adobe InDesign. In an era of digital literacy and digital publishing comes a new genre–visual content. So this list of graphic resources from Kimberly Reynolds for visual content fits right in this context–for you as a teacher, or your students as creators. 33 Graphic Design Tools For Digital Publishing; 33 Graphic Design Tools To Publish Visual Content
3 sites pour améliorer sa prononciation en anglais – Les Outils Tice La maîtrise de la langue anglaise passe aussi par l’apprentissage d’une prononciation correcte. Le travail sur la grammaire, le vocabulaire et l’orthographe est évidemment déterminant, mais incomplet. Le web regorge de sites pour une approche des différents aspects de l’apprentissage d’une langue comme l’anglais. J’en ai présenté quelques-uns ici même sur Outils TICE. Howjsay J’aime bien le nom de ce premier site Howjsay a créé une base de données assez impressionnante puisqu’il répertorie ni plus ni moins que tous les mots de la langue anglaise. Forvo Forvo est un site très web2 qui s’appuie sur l’aide des internautes du monde entier pour proposer des prononciations réalisées par des natifs. English Pronunciation 100 % mobile cette application uniquement disponible sur Android va beaucoup plus loin dans l’étude de la phonétique de la langue. Sur le même thème