Class Debates: Preparing for Healthy Discussions
July 25, 2018 by Network Support · Leave a Comment
Class Debates: Preparing for Healthy Discussions
Class debates can enrich the learning process as they:
Promote active student participation and learning.
Encourage students to improve their speaking, listening and critical reflective skills.
But how can teachers set the stage for healthy discussions? Here are some points to keep in mind:
Introducing the Topic:
When choosing and introducing a […]
Tech Tools for Formative Assessment
July 18, 2018 by Network Support · Leave a Comment
Formative assessment includes both formal and informal ways of testing student knowledge, intended to lead to diagnostic or remedial teaching strategies. Let’s look at 5 tech tools that facilitate formative assessment in the classroom.
SeeSaw
Create student portfolios for formative assessment.
Socrative
Collect student responses to quiz questions while learning happens.
Schoology
Assimilate student responses to questions posed at […]
Implementing Mini Lessons in 4 Simple Steps
July 18, 2018 by Network Support · Leave a Comment
Mini Lessons in 4 Simple Steps
Mini lessons are short teaching modules in which specific skills or concepts are taught. The lessons are generally 10-15 minutes long and target one teaching objective, which may :
Teach a specific skill set.
Elaborate on a concept.
Generate interest in a topic.
Clarify questions.
Incorporate a specific strategy into the learning process.
Mini […]
Preparing a Teaching Dossier
July 18, 2018 by Network Support · Leave a Comment
Preparing a Teaching Dossier
A teaching dossier is a professional document that contains evidence of teachers’ beliefs, abilities, and experiences.
Included in a teaching dossier is:
A statement of teaching philosophy.
A summary of the teacher’s professional experiences and responsibilities.
Any records of the teacher’s commitment to professional development and growth.
Proof of teaching effectiveness. This includes documents like […]
Tech Tools for Teacher Collaboration
July 11, 2018 by Network Support · Leave a Comment
Today’s technology allows teachers to collaborate with colleagues across the world on interactive teaching and learning projects. Teachers can exchange concepts, share views and resources with one another. Here are 5 tech tools that will help teachers collaborate:
Google Drive
Collaborate on online documents.
TitanPad
Create and shares documents for collaborative projects.
Twiddia
Use online whiteboards to collaborate.
us
Design, edit, […]
5 Tips to Stretch the Classroom Budget
July 11, 2018 by Network Support · Leave a Comment
5 Tips to Stretch the Classroom Budget
Picture this: a teacher has great ideas on how to turn the classroom into a positive and interactive space for her students. Unfortunately, the plans are put on hold due to lack of funds.
Inadequate classroom budget is a problem faced by many teachers. It is constraining, and […]
Integration of M-learning in the Classroom
July 11, 2018 by Network Support · Leave a Comment
Integration of M-learning in the Classroom
Statistics from last few years have recorded an upward trend in use of mobile learning, or M-Learning, in the classroom due to ready acceptance of this learning approach by students. Research has shown that students are more motivated and invested in learning when relevant tools are used – […]
Best Teacher App Review Websites
July 10, 2018 by Network Support · Leave a Comment
Teacher App Review websites refer to sites where experts in the use of education technology post reviews of the apps they consider to be of value and significance in the field of education. Here are some places to go when you want to find out if you should use an app or not.
Teachers […]
Tech Tools for Creative Student Presentations
July 9, 2018 by Network Support · Leave a Comment
Online tech tools help bring innovation, inspiration and fun into student presentations. Today’s technology allows students to collaborate on group presentation projects or work independently. Here are 5 tech tools that could be introduced into classrooms:
Haiku Deck
Creates professional-looking slides with templates and image backdrops.
PreZi
Creates interactive, innovative and integrated presentations.
Powtoon
Creates animated, cartoon-like presentations.
Kizoa
Edits videos […]
Outlines for Student Learning
July 9, 2018 by Network Support · Leave a Comment
Outlines for Student Learning
An outline is a summary of an action or project containing an organized list of steps, information, and ideas that need to be included or completed. The points are arranged hierarchically under headings and subheadings. Outlining is a visual strategy that improves student learning by helping students organize, clarify, and […]
