Hazel Owen
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Learning in the 21st Century: A 5 Year Retrospective on the Growth in Online Learning
Diagram of technology-empowered professional development for teachers. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) This is report you may be interested in (recommended by John S Oliver). It is from a USA-based study (but the tends are likely to have some relevance to you) … Continue reading
You can’t motivate students with technology because technology alone isn’t motivating….
fun (Photo credit: hodgers) This is, I felt, and insightful post, by Bill Ferriter (August 17th, 2012). In the post Bill, makes the point that was music to my ears: Basically what I’m arguing is that finding ways to … Continue reading
What do you think is the teacher’s worst enemy? A convenient untruth
Learning styles have been under the spotlight for the last few years (see for example, this discussion). If you are still sitting on the fence with your thinking about learning styles, or maybe you are totally convinced…I’d strongly advise your … Continue reading
Inquiry learning – from knowledge to understanding
Jane Nicholls recommends, “another video for your toolbox, this time one from NZ Curriculum Online“. Jane goes on to say that if you are an educator working with an inquiry learning approach with your students, or who would like to consider … Continue reading
Posted in All, Design, Engagement, How to...
Tagged Classroom, Education, educator, Inquiry-based learning, Student, Teacher, toolbox, Video
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Great resource: The Super Book of Web Tools for Educators
The Super Book of Web Tools for Educators has a plethora of tips and ideas for teachers in primary, intermediate, and secondary schools, with focus on topic areas such as ESL/EFL. Tools have been selected and described for their suitability for … Continue reading
First steps: The experiences of an academic team journeying into blended learning
Image by Melody Campbell via FlickrPhilippa Buckley and Fiona Gilmore presented today on a study of teacher educations as they develop a web based teaching approach. There was emphasis on working with students in an online environment. One of the … Continue reading
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Tagged #ulearn11, Blended learning, Distance Learning, E-learning, Education, Moodle, Student, Teacher, Technical support, ulearn
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Webquests and ePortfolios – both free :-)
The following resources were recommended by a member of another online community, John Oliver. This Webquest site looks great. There are Webquests created and shared by educators from around the world, and covering a heap of different disciplines (geography, economics, … Continue reading
The Life Practice Model: a real life example
Image by Getty Images via @daylifeFor authentic student voice you can’t get much better! In this video Colby takes us through his four years of his time at school, and describes what and how he has learned, and with whom. … Continue reading
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