TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION
THE FUTURE IS HERE NOW
This is an excellent article that two Directors of Education
brought to my attention.
Technology in education has quickly influenced Teaching and Learning.
A paradigm shift in how we teach, learn and assess what students know
is here now.
Check out this excellent article.
Our students already know the future is here!
Click Here For: 10 Disruptions That Will Revolutionize Education
Also posted the Technology Tab
Wednesday, 22 August 2018
Monday, 20 August 2018
Sir Ken Robinson
Find a School Your Child Will Love
ONE key point....It's all about balance in the curriculum!
This is a powerful article on School Program.
STEM is a great focus But, where is it with out the ARTS!!!
Read this powerful article by Sir Ken Robinson.
It is a MUST READ!
Click Here For: Find a School Your Child Will Love
Some Quotes are included below:
Creativity
"Creativity now is as important in education as literacy, and we should treat it with the same status." That's one of the many quotes that Sir Ken Robinson's made in his 2006 lecture on rethinking the nation's schools. That become one of the most popular TED talks — with more than 50 million views.
More to Education Than Test Scores
There's so much pressure put on parents to make them believe that a good school is defined by high test scores and high rates of entrance to college and university, but there's a lot more to education than that. You want to make sure that there is a real balance and dynamism in the school curriculum.
Balance in Curriculum Must Include the Arts
We've seen a reduction in things like arts programs, in recess, in practical vocational programs, because they're not subject to standardized tests. The emphasis on STEM — science technology engineering and math — is important. But the arts, music, drama, the humanities, physical education, are just as important.
Balance in Assessments
Also look at the quality of teaching and assessment strategies.
It's about asking what the assessment's are for.
It should ideally be there to support, encourage and inform children's development and achievement.
Environment and Relationships
Look at what's on the walls. Is there kids' work on the walls? Exhibitions? That also taps into the overall culture — you know, what sort of values a school is promoting and how closely does it work with parents and the broader community.
Check out this article for more ideas to reflect on in your school!
It's outstanding!
This article is also under the High Yield Strategies Tab and Influential Leaders Tab.
Find a School Your Child Will Love
ONE key point....It's all about balance in the curriculum!
This is a powerful article on School Program.
STEM is a great focus But, where is it with out the ARTS!!!
Read this powerful article by Sir Ken Robinson.
It is a MUST READ!
Click Here For: Find a School Your Child Will Love
Some Quotes are included below:
Creativity
"Creativity now is as important in education as literacy, and we should treat it with the same status." That's one of the many quotes that Sir Ken Robinson's made in his 2006 lecture on rethinking the nation's schools. That become one of the most popular TED talks — with more than 50 million views.
More to Education Than Test Scores
There's so much pressure put on parents to make them believe that a good school is defined by high test scores and high rates of entrance to college and university, but there's a lot more to education than that. You want to make sure that there is a real balance and dynamism in the school curriculum.
Balance in Curriculum Must Include the Arts
We've seen a reduction in things like arts programs, in recess, in practical vocational programs, because they're not subject to standardized tests. The emphasis on STEM — science technology engineering and math — is important. But the arts, music, drama, the humanities, physical education, are just as important.
Balance in Assessments
Also look at the quality of teaching and assessment strategies.
It's about asking what the assessment's are for.
It should ideally be there to support, encourage and inform children's development and achievement.
Environment and Relationships
Look at what's on the walls. Is there kids' work on the walls? Exhibitions? That also taps into the overall culture — you know, what sort of values a school is promoting and how closely does it work with parents and the broader community.
Check out this article for more ideas to reflect on in your school!
It's outstanding!
This article is also under the High Yield Strategies Tab and Influential Leaders Tab.
New Pedagogies for Deep Learning
Coherence
Framework:
- Deep Learning is created by these elements:
Is learning that sticks
Has human significance
Includes higher order thinking processes
Added to High Yield Strategies Tab and Influential Educational Leaders Tabs
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Engage the World. Change the World!
Consortium for Educational Change (CEC)
By: Michael Fullan and Co-Authors
Powerful
Podcast and Video Resources that look at how Fullan is helping 7
countries develop their educational futures with leadership from the
middle!
Deep Learning is not another project.
It is a change in the culture of the whole educational system.
And it is here to stay.
THE FUTURE IS NOW!
Click Here For Video: Fullan on Pedagogies for Deep Learning
Further Resources for Investigation
Click Here For Podcast: The Critical Importance of Deep Learning for Students
A Synopsis of the Content Discussed in the Above Resources
- The wrong drivers have been in place:
we wanted accountability but went around developing it in the
wrong way
It was punitive accountability system
o This failed miserably
-
The right drivers should be:
Focusing Direction
Collaborative Culture
Deep Learning- see below
Securing Accountability
-
The Four Pillars of Pedagogy:
Learning
Environment
Partnerships
Pedagogy
Leveraging
Digital
- Deep Learning Includes the 6 C's of Global Competence:
Character education
Citizenship
Collaboration
Communication
Creativity
Critical Thinking
Connects
to passion
Is team
related Is learning that sticks
Has human significance
Includes higher order thinking processes
Added to High Yield Strategies Tab and Influential Educational Leaders Tabs
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Monday, 6 August 2018
BACK TO SCHOOL FIRST WEEK ENERGIZERS
RELATIONSHIP BUILDING
WELCOME TO ANOTHER YEAR OF ADVENTURE!!!!
Relationship building and setting the tone for the new year is so important for the students!
It is also important for teachers to deliver learning tasks that are inspiring for them as well!
Check out these INSPIRATIONAL AND FUN ideas to start your class off in an exciting way!!
Plus EXPLORE this site for endless useful practical ideas to apply to your lessons expectations.
By Scholastic!
Click Here For: ENERGIZERS
Also listed under the Classroom Management Tab and ESL Tab
RELATIONSHIP BUILDING
WELCOME TO ANOTHER YEAR OF ADVENTURE!!!!
Relationship building and setting the tone for the new year is so important for the students!
It is also important for teachers to deliver learning tasks that are inspiring for them as well!
Check out these INSPIRATIONAL AND FUN ideas to start your class off in an exciting way!!
Plus EXPLORE this site for endless useful practical ideas to apply to your lessons expectations.
By Scholastic!
Click Here For: ENERGIZERS
Also listed under the Classroom Management Tab and ESL Tab
Friday, 3 August 2018
THE BRAIN AND BODY EQUATION
A ParticipACTION REPORT / 2018
Our Youth Need to Move More to Boost Brain Health!!
How are cell phones affecting us?
How is a lack of fitness affecting mental health?
Check out the statistics on our youths fitness.
Check the trends.
What are the consequences?
What are the next steps?
Click Here For: The Brain Body Equation
Above article is also posted to the Wellness Tab above.
A ParticipACTION REPORT / 2018
Our Youth Need to Move More to Boost Brain Health!!
How are cell phones affecting us?
How is a lack of fitness affecting mental health?
Check out the statistics on our youths fitness.
Check the trends.
What are the consequences?
What are the next steps?
Click Here For: The Brain Body Equation
Above article is also posted to the Wellness Tab above.
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