Here is an interesting article which makes a lot of basic definitions and concepts clear that how Circle of Control and Circle of No-Control influence ones life, that i wanted to share with my readers: The Circles Of Control, Influence And Concern By Chris Chittenden To my knowledge the distinctions set out below are not referenced by either the Newfield Network […]
PREPARING LEARNERS FOR 21st CENTURY COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS
Rethinking pedagogy for the twenty-first century is as crucial as identifying the new competencies that today’s learners need to develop. Traditional approaches emphasizing memorization or the application of simple procedures will not advance learners’ critical thinking skills or autonomy. To develop the higher-order skills they now need, individuals must engage in meaningful enquiry-based learning that has genuine value and relevance […]
INTEGRATING ICT Questions to ask: Evaluating technology
Teaching for Success: The Classroom and the World INTEGRATING ICT Questions to ask: Evaluating technology This is an example of a checklist for evaluating tech tools or apps. 1. Audience and relevance o Who is the intended audience for this content? o Is it appropriate and relevant to my learners? o Does it require sharing of personal details? If so, […]
Learning In Groups
Ken Robinson says that collaboration is the stuff of growth and most great learning happens in groups. Studies have shown that when learners work in groups it leads to improved achievement, retention of learning and social relationships, as well as increasing intrinsic motivation. It can lessen the stress of contributing in a whole-class situation and give more time for learners to work at […]
Promoting Critical Thinking
Why promote critical thinking? In traditional education systems, the teacher was seen as the only knowledge source. Learners could not access knowledge without the teacher and were not encouraged to do so. Learning happened in class, and learners learnt what the teacher taught. They were not encouraged to question this knowledge, but instead to accept it and memorise it. Critical […]
Education,Technology and social media – The Generation Z as having a ‘digital bond to the Internet
Generation Z (also known as iGeneration, Post-Millennials, or Homeland Generation) is the demographic cohort after Millennials. Currently, there are numerous additional competing names used in connection with them in the media. There are no precise dates for when this cohort starts or ends, but demographers and researchers typically use the mid-1990s to mid-2000s as starting birth years. At the […]
Digital Leadership: Creating Value Through Technology
Digital Leadership: Creating Value Through Technology We believe that Digital Leadership is a key requirement for companies to help drive innovation and remain competitive. Digital technologies such as social media, mobility, analytics, cloud computing and the Internet of Things offer exciting, new, ways to communicate and operate. https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/digital-leadership