October 11, 2019

Circle of Control and Circle of No-Control and their influence in our lives

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 […]

Artificial Intelligence 0 3 min read
April 19, 2018

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 […]

Learning 0 3 min read
January 5, 2018

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, […]

Education 0 1 min read
Learning In Groups
January 5, 2018

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 […]

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December 29, 2017

Integrating ICT involves

Developing effective strategies for locating appropriate digital content. Following guidelines for e-safety. Evaluating the potential effectiveness and appropriacy of digital content, tools and platform for achieving desired learning outcomes. Using technology in the production of teaching and learning materials. Setting up activities that support learning by exploiting appropriate digital content, tools and platforms. Developing effective strategies for resolving potential technical […]

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October 24, 2017

The Best Learning Management System

E-learning is a big business, one worth many billions of dollars. But although massive open online courses (MOOCs) have attracted outsized media attention, the reality doesn’t quite match the hype, yet. Learning management systems (LMS), on the other hand, have already enabled many universities, organizations, and businesses to develop, assign, and track online learning. With hundreds of vendors, however, choosing […]

Education 0 1 min read