Tech Tools for Students with Dyslexia.
July 9, 2018 by Network Support · Leave a Comment
Assistive technology helps students with dyslexia face challenges and save time with confidence. They are able to improve their handwriting, take notes and remember things. Here are 4 tech tools that help students with dyslexia.
KidsRead2Kids
Reads out text slowly while children follow along.
TalkTyper
Types words and sentences as students talk into their computers/laptops.
A+ Spelling Test
Creates […]
What are Question Walls?
July 5, 2018 by Network Support · Leave a Comment
What are Question Walls?
A question wall is a space in the classroom where students can write down their questions. A question wall is made by covering one wall of the classroom with butcher paper, or chart paper. The power of the strategy lies in the type of questions written on the wall as […]
Secure Students’ Digital Safety with Internet Safety Pledges
July 5, 2018 by Network Support · Leave a Comment
Secure Students’ Safety with Internet Safety Pledges
Reports of the internet’s risk to students’ digital safety and security have strengthened the need to guide students to be digitally responsible citizens. It is important, therefore, to educate students on the guidelines of digital safety. Students can be responsible for their own digital awareness and behavior […]
Empowering Students Using the Partner Talk Strategy
July 5, 2018 by Network Support · Leave a Comment
Empowering Students Using the Partner Talk Strategy
Partner Talk, or the “turn and talk” strategy, is a simple learning strategy in which students pair up and learn by discussing and sharing their thoughts and ideas on the material. The collaborative strategy can serve:
As a warm up activity to retrieve information learned in previous classes.
During […]
3 Creative Applications of Timelines in the Classroom
July 5, 2018 by Network Support · Leave a Comment
3 Creative Applications of Timelines in the Classroom
The most obvious application of timelines is to teach historical facts and dates. The linear presentation of information is clear and easy for students to follow and learn. Modernization has broadened the scope of this visual tool, and here are some ideas for how to use […]
7 Tips to Implement Videos Effectively in the Classroom
July 4, 2018 by Network Support · Leave a Comment
7 Tips to Implement Videos Effectively in the Classroom
Videos are fun and interesting to use – but what makes videos exceptional resources for the classroom? Videos are effective because:
They cater to multiple learning styles.
Videos activate visual memory.
Students are more attentive and focused when videos are used.
On the downside, it is easy for students […]
Tech Tools for Data Collection
June 26, 2018 by Network Support · Leave a Comment
Data collection is an essential and significant aspect of academic achievement. It enhances subject content, improves analysis and assessment, enables projects and portfolios. Online tech tools help time and make data collection and analysis, easy and student friendly. Here are 5 tech tools that can be used for data collection in classrooms.
Adopoll
Conduct surveys, […]
What is a Makerspace?
June 26, 2018 by Network Support · Leave a Comment
What is a Makerspace?
A makerspace refers to a workstation where students collaborate, explore, share, make and learn. The facility generally located in the classroom or library, and can be equipped with tools ranging from high-tech to no-tech, with emphasis on stimulating students’ curiosity, discovery, creativity and invention.
Need for Makerspace
Makerspace originates from the […]
Rubrics in Learning
June 26, 2018 by Network Support · Leave a Comment
Rubrics in Learning
Rubrics are scoring tools with clear guidelines for assessing and grading students work. However, in the classroom, rubrics have a far more important role than just an assessment tool as it:
Increases Transparency: The guidelines provided by rubrics increase transparency at three levels:
They define what is considered high-quality work, and what each […]
Enriching Learning Through Virtual Field Trips
June 21, 2018 by Network Support · Leave a Comment
Enriching Learning Through Virtual Field Trips
Teachers have long looked towards technology to elevate learning experiences in the classroom. The importance and need for practical and reality-based learning has opened the doors to different approaches, among them being virtual field trips.
Virtual field trips are digital exploration of our world using a collection of […]
