En conseil des ministres : point d'étape sur l'entrée de l'École dans l'ère du numérique La diffusion et l’usage des technologies numériques constituent un outil majeur pour faire évoluer le système éducatif en renouvelant profondément les modes d’enseignement et d’organisation pédagogique pour en améliorer l’efficacité et favoriser ainsi la réussite de tous les élèves. Ce sont aussi des leviers importants d’adaptation aux enjeux économiques et aux besoins de la société contemporaine, notamment pour la formation aux nouveaux métiers et qualifications. Un an après la présentation de la stratégie retenue, de nombreux nouveaux services numériques pédagogiques ont été déployés et un effort sans précédent a été conduit pour la formation des enseignants. Ces services s’adressent aussi aux parents en leur permettant de consulter de façon sécurisée sur internet les notes, les absences, le livret de compétences et le cahier de textes de leurs enfants. Cet effort pédagogique s’est accompagné d’une modification substantielle de l’environnement des établissements scolaires.
Teaching strategies I admit I sometimes feel jealous when I read other language teaching blogs I follow (most of them, actually): one-to-one settings, diligent adult students who choose to be in the classroom, or small groups at language schools where grouping students for a variety of tasks does not seem to be a problem and language appears to flow naturally and simultaneously. Yes, I know – those teachers have many years of teaching under their belt and with a good repertoire of classroom management strategies! I don’t even know if I could succeed in any of those settings, to be honest. I belong to the large mixed-ability classroom, where a group of 26 students is considered a luxury one gets to see once in a blue moon and 30 is the norm. I belong to compulsory education and the teenage years, motivating the all too often unmotivated, transforming the infectious energy into meaningful learning, teaching after a tough Maths exam or a long passive lecture. 1. Numbered Heads Together 2. 3. Think-Pair-Share
How Do You Survive the Co-teaching Marriage? Can educators really be expected to survive a “co-teaching marriage” if nearly half of real marriages end in divorce? It’s not easy. But with the right approach and hard work, I have found the answer is yes! Real synergy can be created where each co-teacher can feed off of the positive energy and ideas that they get from the other. This collegiality can be another major way teachers can enjoy their career, in addition to the satisfaction of seeing their students succeed. Here’s how to have a successful co-teaching experience: You can survive, and even thrive, in a co-teaching marriage if you make sure that you and your co-teacher are clear on the educational goals. If the educational goals are clear upfront, then disagreements don’t have to be personal — you can focus on which approach is the best to meet the goals. When planning and executing projects, what do you do when there are different, valid ways to get to the same goal? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Students’ Own Interests Will Drive the School Day of the Future The U.S. Department of Education has a clear vision of what the future school day should be. That’s apparent from my interviews with Karen Cator, the director of education technology. It’s also clearly outlined by the department’s deputy director Steve Midgley. I think if many of the innovators I see working in the sector today are successful, we’ll see a school experience that looks significantly different in 2020 than it does today. Interest-driven learning, with a focus on projects that are relevant to individual students, will be key. When you provide flexible opportunities for students to learn, every single one takes the opportunity, and sometimes in ways that you don’t expect. I grew up in a Montessori school that my parents founded, and a lot of the techniques employed in that school focused on independent learning. I’ve heard some folks refer to the future as one of “mass customization” of learning, which sounds about right to me. Related
Collèges connectés Dans le cadre de la stratégie pour faire entrer l'École dans l'ère du numérique, vingt-trois collèges ont été sélectionnés afin de bénéficier d'un accompagnement pédagogique et d'investissements spécifiques, pour leur permettre d'aller plus loin dans l'intégration du numérique dans les enseignements et la vie scolaire. Ces vingt-trois collèges connectés pilotes seront accélérateurs d'innovation et de changement. Les collèges connectés : pourquoi ? Démontrer les apports concrets du numérique pour les élèves, les enseignants et les famillesIntégrer le numérique dans le quotidien de l’établissement et de la communauté éducativeFavoriser les usages massifs et transversaux du numérique propices à la réussite scolaire Les collèges connectés : c’est quoi ? Une ambition nationale constituée par des usages numériques enrichis Une ambition nationale constituée par des conditions de pérennisation de ces usages La qualification "collège connecté" pour les établissements les plus avancés
8 Classic storytelling techniques for engaging presentations A good public speaker takes their audience on a journey, leaving them feeling inspired and motivated. But structuring your speech to get your ideas across and keep your audience engaged all the way through is tricky. Try these eight storytelling techniques for a presentation that wows. You’re doing a presentation, so you start with the facts you want to get across. Wrong! Humans are hardwired for stories. Deliver a presentation that captures the hearts and heads of your audience by stealing one of these classic storytelling techniques. 1. The monomyth (also called the hero’s journey), is a story structure that is found in many folk tales, myths and religious writings from around the world. In a monomyth, the hero is called to leave their home and sets out on a difficult journey. After overcoming a great trial, they return home with a reward or newfound wisdom – something which will help their community. Good for: See also: The Hero’s Journey by Joseph Campbell 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
5 Minute English - ESL Lessons - Helping you learn English What Drives Student Motivation? Daniel Pink, a leading author in the area of changing the world of work, introduced three primary concepts as the basis for motivation: autonomy, mastery and purpose. If you haven’t seen his YouTube video on this topic take a few minutes and check it out. When people are engaged in meaningful work, the motivation for them to do better is not for pay; they are motivated by autonomy, mastery and purpose. Pink’s book Drive is focused on the adult work place, but motivation has no age limit. A critical question that must be asked before considering any new resources should be “Is this thinking aligned with Common Core State Standards?” So, what does it take to provide students with ongoing opportunities to engage learning using the concepts of autonomy, mastery and purpose? Autonomy – Provide students with frequent and authentic opportunities to make choices and engage in critical thinking / design. Click to see a larger image. Rethink assessment and grading systems.
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