Questioning In The eLearning Environment by Rosa Fattahi, WizIQ As discussed in A Primer in Effective Questioning, Part I, it is important that traditional and eLearning teachers employ a variety of question types that address a range of intellectual skills. Questions should not only be used to assess student comprehension of the material, but also…
At their core, MOOCs can speak to the best, altruistic nature of educators by allowing them to share their knowledge freely with the world.
Using Instagram For Learning To Document Abstract Ideas The use of Instagram in education may not make seem entirely logical, but just as social media and text messaging have made it almost seamless to send (inundate?) friends with messages, modern technology has made it more natural than ever to share images and videos with others…
4 Key Strengths Of Tablets As Learning Tools by Rose Cauilan As the classroom quickly evolves into the 21st century, it should come as no surprise that portable devices are becoming an increasingly important part of a child’s education. Tips for teaching with tablets is something TeachThought has taken a look at before, and their momentum…
Mentors need to be credible in their fields. They also need to grasp the concept of developmentally appropriate interactions.
Here we’ve compiled a list of 10 resources for global learning, a list that includes videos, websites, lesson plans and much more.
12 iOS Astronomy Apps For Learning What better way to encourage STEM learning than by tapping into a child’s fascination with outer space? From the Mars Curiosity Rover to the behavior of water in zero gravity, space exploration has always widened many eyes. 12 Apps for Studying Aerospace, Outer Space, Planets, and Stars Night Sky/…
It’s important to impress the value of getting the work done, but sometimes homework demands are unrealistic. Is homework beneficial?
Creating video narratives requires both creativity and teamwork. For that reason, it’s a great assignment to use in the classroom. But how do you make such a complex process playful enough to maintain the students’ attention? Until now, it would have taken a huge effort from educators to make the process seamless. Some recent social…
by James Petzke Teachers in today’s world have finally begun to embrace technology. This makes sense seeing as we live in a world where the ability to work with technology is key in virtually any profession. Making sure students are equipped for today’s world is a huge part of the job. In fact, teachers that…
Technology is a tool, not a learning outcome. Most teachers know this but thwe clarifying examples might be useful.
From YouTube to Edutopia–and of course, TeachThought–this post includes 12 timeless project-based learning resources for the classroom.
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