How Can I Help Students Be Responsible Digital Citizens?
February 25, 2015 by PLB Writer · Leave a Comment
E-learning, blended learning, on-line learning, integrating technology with classroom instruction, Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) initiatives – these are some catch words that have changed the dynamics of the academic world in present times. The explosion of technological development in society has inevitably presented a wide range of possibilities at the click of […]
Teacher Resources, Tools & Giveaways (Feb 14-Feb 29, 2015)
February 13, 2015 by PLB Writer · Leave a Comment
Tools:
Seesaw
A tool to document and share learning.
Arcade game generator
Create a whole batch of interactive & arcade-style games.
Acclaim
A web platform for education which facilitates discussion around video content.
Resources:
Encyclopedia of life
Explore educational resources and materials.
Word Problems
Writing and solving mathematical equations.
Vocabsushi
It offers several techniques to enrich vocabulary.
Do You Have A Classroom Routine?
February 13, 2015 by PLB Writer · Leave a Comment
We all have our routines, some intentionally and some that have just developed over time. There are things we tend to do the same way every single time- like what we do when we wake up, or how we make our coffee. Routines can help us get organized and ensure that we don’t miss […]
What is Service Learning?
February 9, 2015 by PLB Writer · Leave a Comment
Have we, through traditions and conformity, confined the teaching and learning process to within the walls of a classroom? We know that much of our practical knowledge is obtained through our interactions with the world around us. Then, why should we not include and engage our community as a part of our pedagogy? […]
What is Flipped Learning?
February 9, 2015 by PLB Writer · Leave a Comment
Flipped Learning is an approach that allows teachers to implement a specific methodology or various methodologies within their classrooms. The terms “flipped classroom” and “flipped learning” are not interchangeable. Flipping a class can, but does not necessarily, lead to Flipped Learning. Teachers may flip their classes by having students read text outside of class, […]
Teacher Resources, Tools & Giveaways (Jan 30-Feb 13, 2015)
January 30, 2015 by PLB Writer · Leave a Comment
TOOLS
Monosnap
Make screenshots,draw,shoot video and share.
Codegym
A tool to introduce coding concepts.
RESOURCES
Plot Diagram
Plot diagram is used to map the events in a story.
February Activities
Teaching Resources for the month of February.
As always before using tools or resources be sure to conduct due diligence regarding alignment of the material and content with your local values, curriculum, and […]
Designing Group Assignments
January 30, 2015 by PLB Writer · Leave a Comment
How can I design group assignments closely aligned to my students’ learning objectives?
When designing collaborative assignments, it is important to consider what knowledge, skills, and abilities students are required to learn. While group tasks enable students to communicate, there must always be a specific goal involved, such as learning a specific skill. For example, […]
How Can I Teach My Students to Ask Good Questions?
January 30, 2015 by PLB Writer · Leave a Comment
Questions represent the beginning time of discovery and innovation. To connect, analyze, and integrate new information, we need to ask questions. So the skill of asking logical questions helps people to think effectively, learn, discover and adapt to changes.
Why should questions be encouraged in a classroom?
“Students’ Questioning” involves them being self-motivated learners where […]
Can Digital Games Enhance the Learning Process?
January 30, 2015 by PLB Writer · Leave a Comment
Research done in 2013 showed that students who learned with video games had greater cognitive competencies than students instructed without them. A discussion about can video games help students learn, and can they help students learn better, has been going on for more than a decade. Research today is increasingly proving that video […]
Teachers as Storytellers
January 16, 2015 by PLB Writer · Leave a Comment
I recently watched a professional storyteller tell a story. They spoke with their eyes, hands, facial expressions, and body movements. They made their words interesting by adding sounds, using different tones, and even singing. This storyteller had captured the attention and the imagination of their audience. He gave his all to tell the […]
