How Project-Based Learning Unleashes Students' Creativity
By Pamela Brennan and Brandi Zivilik Students can’t learn to become a “good person” by doing a worksheet, and their creativity can’t be measured by taking a test. With that said, as teachers, we often feel that it is our duty to teach them to master academic standards, while also empowering them to think creatively, work together, and above all, learn to be upstanding citizens who care about others. We have been able to bridge the gap between the classroom and the real world using high-quality project-based learning (PBL). Engaging students in projects that connect them to their local community opens up the door for them to show compassion and give to others in need.
Recipe for Tasty & Effective Training Content Infographic
Continuing Education Infographics Recipe for Tasty & Effective Training Content Infographic Recipe for Tasty & Effective Training Content Infographic CPD takes many forms; whether it’s to build on the skills and customer service of employees or to keep them up-to-date with new campaigns, you can enhance their learning experience with tasty training content. Here is the recipe!
How Text Messages Could Help You Tailor Your Content To Each Student
In many cases, cell phones in the classroom can be a hassle and a distraction. However, writing them off completely ignores the fact that they are a uniquely-suited tool for communication between teachers and students. Used correctly, cell phones can allow teachers to tailor their lessons and content to each student’s interest and ability level without the use of special apps or internet access.
4 Ways To Use Short Video In Corporate Learning - eLearning Industry
Instagram made big news this month releasing a new feature to compete head to head with Snapchat. While many people are curious why they released it, how to use it, and what social platform to choose between the two, this article isn’t for that. For a quick crash course on Snapchat, check out How Snapchat Is Changing Corporate Learning.
How Long-Term Tech Planning Pays Off—Now and In the Future
Less than a decade ago, three school districts on opposite sides of the country placed big bets on technology. They invested heavily in infrastructure, created extensive online curricula, and funded connectivity initiatives so students could have 24/7 access to lessons. Recognizing that technology would not magically solve all of their problems, they did what so many districts fail to do, spending the time and money to train teachers to blend technology into their practice in ways that prioritized both human connection and academic rigor. When the Covid-19 pandemic forced schools to close, superintendents in the districts say the transition to remote learning was largely seamless: the day after schools shut down, most students and teachers were online together—and, importantly, knew what to do.
8 Tips For Getting The Right Blend In Blended Learning - eLearning Industry
Some people call it “flipping the classroom” or “inverted teaching”, and it has become common in every teaching setting from kindergarten to corporate training. Blended learning simply means combining traditional, face-to-face teaching in a classroom with digital experiences, usually online. Blended learning melds the strengths of both methods to create an engaging experience for learners.
5 ways to help students develop digital literacy
It’s commonplace to be impressed when we hear of excellent test scores and educational backgrounds from top institutes, no matter the type of degree or accolades. However, preparing our kids with test-taking strategies and admission into the best universities is not enough–and will be an extinct ideology with the changing demands of society and global economy. We need to begin preparing the next generation of learners with appropriate tools and digital literacy to thrive in the Digital Age–and this can be done even if schools are physically closed during a pandemic. So, what should we do to ensure our kids are not operating at a disadvantage? Related content: 8 qualities of a digital literacy curriculum
Directory of Learning & Performance Tools & Services
Directory of Learning & Performance Tools & Services Here are the Top 100 Tools for Learning 2015 classified in 30 categories under 4 main headings A – Instructional tools B – Content tools C – Social tools D – Personal tools The (number) is the position of the tool on the list. (If you’d like to find out even more about these tools, then the 2015 Guidebook will be available shortly
