Concept Maps Vs. Mind Maps
May 17, 2018 by Network Support · Leave a Comment
Concept Maps Vs. Mind Maps
It’s easy to confuse concept maps with mind maps. Both are visual mapping tools that represent information visually and simplify learning. The similarities, however, end here. Concept maps differ from mind maps in terms of functioning and structure. It is important to understand these differences as this can help […]
Empowering Students Through Learning Contracts
May 17, 2018 by Network Support · Leave a Comment
Empowering Students Through Learning Contracts
A learning contract is a written agreement between students and their teacher that outlines behavioral and learning goals, actions, and tasks the student pledges to perform to achieve academic success.
Use of learning contracts can empower students as they:
Encourage students to reflect on their readiness to learn.
Motivate students and facilitate […]
5 Prevalent Internet Dangers that Threaten Digital Safety
May 3, 2018 by Network Support · Leave a Comment
5 Prevalent Internet Dangers that Threaten Digital Safety
Student use of the internet and its applications is at an all-time high. In fact, the digital world is rightly said to be the modern student’s playground. But just as there are many positive and productive uses for the internet, there are also dangers in […]
Co-Teaching in the Classroom
April 27, 2018 by Network Support · Leave a Comment
Co-Teaching in the Classroom
Co-teaching is a strategy in which teachers pair up to share responsibilities of the classroom. Co-teaching partnership usually exists between general and special education teachers.
Why Co-teach?
Co-teaching helps teachers to:
Build and strengthen student-teacher relationships as it allows for more individualized attention
Provide specialized instructions to students based on their learning styles
Improve teaching […]
Microlearning in the Classroom
April 27, 2018 by Network Support · Leave a Comment
Microlearning in the Classroom
Microlearning, as the name implies, is learning that occurs in small chunks, and in a short span of time. This student-centric learning strategy can be implemented as formal structured teaching programs or informal self-directed learning programs.
Microlearning is characterized by features such as:
Short Activities: Students often get the most out of […]
Using Infographics in the Classroom
April 19, 2018 by Network Support · Leave a Comment
Using Infographics in the Classroom
Teachers often use visual aids as teaching and learning tools in the classroom. The integration of technology into curriculum and pedagogy has given way to use of more creative and innovative visual aids, including infographics.
Infographics are concise visual representations of information or data, designed and presented in a way […]
Digital Safety Tips: Protecting Students from Cyberbullying
April 19, 2018 by Network Support · Leave a Comment
Digital Safety Tips: Protecting Students from Cyberbullying
Advanced technology, early ownership of digital devices, and constant connectivity has increased the incidence of Cyberbullying. Cyberbullying consists of harmful acts, repeatedly and intentionally performed electronically using digital devices and on social media sites. It can include acts like harassment, defamation, cyberstalking, sexting, and outing.
Victims of cyberbullying […]
5 Effective Closure Activities for the Classroom
April 12, 2018 by Network Support · Leave a Comment
5 Effective Closure Activities for the Classroom
Closure Activity: What is it?
Closure or exit activities help to wrap up a learning session. The activities are generally simple and quick tasks and can be conducted as individual or group tasks.
Why use it?
Closure activities help students to:
Review and summarize the information presented during the lecture
Connect […]
What is the Concept Attainment Model?
April 6, 2018 by Network Support · Leave a Comment
What is the Concept Attainment Model?
The Concept Attainment model is an instructional strategy founded on the works of Jerome Bruner. Built on the principle of concept formation, the Concept Attainment model promotes student learning through a process of structured inquiry.
The model helps students to understand and learn concepts by identifying attributes or key […]
Criteria for Strategic Tech Abandonment
March 30, 2018 by Network Support · Leave a Comment
Criteria for Strategic Tech Abandonment
Strategic Tech Abandonment refers to the planned and conscious abandonment or discontinuation of technologies that are proved to be ineffective and inefficient. At present, the concept of strategic tech abandonment is important to prevent the accumulation of redundant technology in classrooms. Technology can be strategically abandoned when it […]
