The Pursuit of Technology Integration Happiness: My Top 10 EdTech Resources of 2010 15 no-prep games with just little scraps of paper One of the most flexible and useful resources in the classroom are bits of scrap paper. One thing that has really developed in my teaching over the years is my ability to react flexibly to things that happen in class, such as students knowing more or less about the language point than I expected, having wrong information about the class, students arriving late, or energy levels not being what I expected. One vital part of developing that ability to respond rather than just stick to the lesson plan has been to find and develop games that can be can be added to almost any class as and when needed. Most of these games use things that are already in the classroom or at least the school, such as the students’ fingers and textbooks- perfect for improvising and for the minimal resource situations I have often taught in. Games where you tell them exactly what to write 1. Give out two pieces of paper per student and ask them to write the two categories you will be looking at on them, e.g. 2. 3.
Calaméo - Pinacle Pilori Pinacle-Pilori PRINCIPE Cette technique combinée associe l’analyse défectuologique et la pensée positive afin de réaliser un diagnostic partagé. Ces 2 méthodes Pinacle et Pilori peuvent également être utilisées séparément. UTILISATION Dans la... More Pinacle-Pilori PRINCIPE Cette technique combinée associe l’analyse défectuologique et la pensée positive afin de réaliser un diagnostic partagé. 100 Incredible Lectures from the World’s Top Scientists | Best C Posted on Thursday June 18, 2009 by Staff Writers By Sarah Russel Unless you’re enrolled at one of the best online colleges or are an elite member of the science and engineering inner circle, you’re probably left out of most of the exciting research explored by the world’s greatest scientists. If you’re looking for even more amazing lectures, check out our updated list for 2012 with more talks from great minds. General Let the world’s top scientists explain exactly how they do their job when you listen to these lectures. Science and Engineering From materials science to the study of thermodynamics, learn more about the science of engineering here. WTC Lecture – collapse of WTC Buildings: Steven E. Biology and Medicine From drug research to evolution to writing the genetic code, watch these lectures for the latest developments in biology and medical research. Chemistry These chemistry scientists discuss the atomic theory of matter and other mind-boggling principles in the following lectures.
Collaborize Classroom - Online Education Technology for Teachers and Students 33 Digital Tools for Advancing Formative Assessment in the Classroom I came across a great blog post the other day – Formative Assessments Are Easier Than You Think – that told the firsthand account of a teacher, Steven Anderson, who implemented formative assessment in his classroom. He used a sticky-note version of an exit ticket to elicit evidence of student learning and in his words, “what a difference that made.” Formative assessment is ‘easier than you think’ and with all the digital tools and apps now available for mobile devices it’s even easier. A few of Steven’s discoveries: Lino – A virtual corkboard of sticky-notes so students can provide questions or comments on their learning. Poll Everywhere – Teachers can create a feedback poll or ask questions. Socrative – Engaging exercises and games that engage students using smartphones, laptops and tablets. A recap of those we’ve previously blogged about: AnswerGarden – A tool for online brainstorming or polling, educators can use this real time tool to see student feedback on questions. Pick Me!
La Photographie comme langage Depuis 1968, date de la publication du premier dossier, Photolangage est devenu un mot tellement courant du vocabulaire des formateurs, qu'il a pris un sens générique. Destiné à l'origine à des publics adolescents, pour qui la prise de parole n'est pas nécessairement chose aisée, Photolangage a vite montré quelles ressources il recelait aussi pour les publics d'adultes. De là son succès en France, notamment dans les actions de formation continue ; succès qui s'est particulièrement accru quand la Loi de 1971 a étendu l'Education Permanente à l'ensemble des populations de salariés. Photolangage fait maintenant partie de dispositifs éducatifs qui n'intéressent pas seulement la vie associative, mais encore les milieux professionnels des entreprises ou des administrations. Son succès ne s'est pas arrêté à la France ; on le trouve utilisé aujourd'hui dans d'autres pays d'Europe, aussi bien que sur des continents plus lointains tels que l’Afrique, l’Amérique, l'Inde ou encore l'Australie.
Lifelong Learning Resources | A Brief Guide to Mission to Learn If you are new to Mission to Learn, or have simply decided to spend a bit more time exploring what is here, the posts listed on this page represent good places to start. It’s also good to know that the whole focus here is on lifelong learning. I mean that not so much in the sense of accumulating knowledge about specific topics but rather in the spirit of how we can continually learn, grow, and live the most fulfilling lives possible. You will find plenty here about specific learning resources, but you will also find general perspectives on what it means to be a lifelong learner in a hyper-connected world, how to develop and improve learning habits, and how to actually get the most out of what you have learned (which is nearly always more than you realize!) Naturally, you can also read more about Mission to Learn on the About page. A Definition of Learning This is a very recent post and one that was long overdue: a blog about learning should offer a definition of learning. Learning Tools