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Neuroscience has shown that our brains are plastic and that education, gaming and the use of technology can change our brains' connectivity, function and structure. (1, 2) But learning is more than just biology - it is affected by our learning environment and the people with whom and from whom we learn. So how do you take what neuroscience reveals about the plastic, learning brain and combine it with educational research, expertise and common sense? Klevar, in association with Flinders University, are offering you the chance to explore this with Dr Paul Howard-Jones of the University of Bristol, researcher and author of "Introducing Neuroeducational Research: Neuroscience, Education and the Brain from Contexts to Practice".

"While the authors of The SIOP Model advocate for writing separate content and language objectives, others are advocating for the incorporation of language skills into content objectives. In either case, making language learning explicit benefits students as it clarifies what they should know and learn in a given lesson" (¶9). Some teachers also incorporate a third type of objective: behavioral. Behavioral objectives make explicit to students the actions and behaviors associated with classroom activities. Examples of behavioral objectives may include engaging in conversations, working in cooperative groups or delivering speeches" (¶10).

Behavior Learning Objectives: these are now "Ownership" in the Relevance and Rigor, paradigm. Would you agree?

"This document serves as a guide to how the basic technology unit content varies across grade levels. Units are guided by essential questions and  skills for each grade level and are categorized to show the scope of skills across the curriculum. Each unit is tied to these main competencies: Communicate, Evaluate, Collaborate, Create"

An Edtech company Desire2Learn (D2L) the world's first integrated learning platform and studying system declared that Indiana Online Academy (IOA) has chosen Desire2Learn Learning Package/suit to support the impressive distribution of online education and make customized studying routes for their students depending on pre-assessments.

The Latif Ebrahim Jamal (LEJ) National Science info Centre at the University of Karachi intends integrated free online courses from massive e-learning platform like Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Harvard University, Stanford University, Open Yale online Courses offered by Yale and different higher education colleges free for everybody.

Research papers prepared by the Sydney Centre for Innovation in Learning. 

"The JISC TechDis Service aims to be the leading educational advisory service, working across the UK, in the fields of accessibility and inclusion."

Cristobal Cobo - Aprendizaje invisible: ¿Cómo aprender a pesar de la escuela?

Quote "Place-based education (PBE) immerses students in local heritage, cultures, landscapes, opportunities and experiences, using these as a foundation for the study of language arts, mathematics, social studies, science and other subjects across the curriculum. PBE emphasizes learning through participation in service projects for the local school and/or community. Research has shown that well-designed initiatives can achieve the goals outlined below. Learn more about the principles of place-based education and answers to frequently asked questions." PBE is Project-Based learning.

Dumb Little Man shares ideas to make the everyday person more productive in life. Expect to read tips on finance, saving money, business, and some DIY for the house.

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I think I have found the perfect place to reflect on the way a network, and specifically how Twitter, can impact on what goes on in the classroom. No mains gas,