The following is a fairly universal list of education design principles for tomorrow’s schools, though it would be tailored to the needs of particular communities: (1) personalized; (2) safe and secure; (3) inquiry-based; (4) student-directed; (5) collaborative; (6) interdisciplinary; (7) rigorous and hands-on; (8) embodying a culture of excellence and high expectations; (9) environmentally conscious; (10) offering strong connections to the local community and business; (11) globally networked; and (12) setting the stage for lifelong learning.
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Apple - Education - iPad Learning Resources - 53 views
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Hands-on teachers, meet hands-on learning.
Education Week: The Classroom Is Obsolete: It's Time for Something New - 17 views
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we still think that yesterday’s classroom equals tomorrow’s school.
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These initiatives would not necessarily get rid of classrooms, but instead redesign and refurbish them to operate as “learning studios” and “learning suites” alongside common areas reclaimed from hallways that vastly expand available space and allow better teaching and learning.
First Year Teacher: Wit and Wisdom ... - Google Libros - 13 views
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First Year Teacher is an invaluable resource for newbie teachers. It offers hundreds of tips, warnings, and anecdotes from experienced educators--all in one warm and charming package.
Can Garmin Watches Educate Kids? « Epic Epoch - 0 views
Why Teachers Should Join Twitter: education, education , hashtags, teacher, teaching, t... - 50 views
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Integrating Google Tools 4 Teachers - 97 views
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Collete Casinelli's site comprises a number of resources not only comparing Google Apps for Education with standard Google Tools and Products, and outlining the Pros and Cons of each, but also introducing many of the tools, and providing suggestions for their use with young learners.
Privacy Concerns Over Popular Education App ClassDojo - 0 views
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Teachers should not be embarrassing students by tracking their data where the whole class can see.
Lessons from Oversold and Underused - Looking back to look forward - 16 views
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In 2001 Larry Cuban published his book 'Oversold and Underused - Computers in the Classroom' in which he addresses the effect that the adoption of computer technology has had on education. But what can we learn from this writing as we head towards another revolution in education?
An Introduction to Design Thinking (Part 1) - 29 views
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'Design Thinking' might just be the next 'new' old thing in education. In her recent address to the National Press Club, Catherine Livingstone of The Business Council of Australia included 'Design Thinking' amongst the critical STEM skills required for Australia's future. But what do we mean by 'Design Thinking' and why should educators be interested?
Predictions for Education in 2016 - 17 views
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The start of a new year brings the perfect opportunity to consider the time ahead and make some predictions for what might be the next big thing. With change as inevitable as taxes a new year is likely to see new ideas bubble to the fore and some old ways of doing things shift into the background.
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goodby 2015 welcome 2016 to all friends
Educational links and resources - 1 views
I appreciate the many resources and techniques that are presented by the users to help teachers in their profession to get a new way to educate students. Subject content range from reading to math.
Curriculum - The messy field of education - 15 views
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A discussion of curriculum review and nationalisation reveals a messy field with no clear way of meeting the needs of all involved. What lessons might we learn from high-performing international systems and what are the dangers of borrowing ideas?
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Educating the Class of 2030 - 33 views
Proposed Model. Looking for suggestions. http://www.textbooksfree.org/Educating%20the%20Class%20of%202030.htm
Understanding the true nature of science - The Learner's Way - 3 views
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As thousands take to the streets as part of a global 'March for Science' it is worth considering the significant role that education has to play. What are the messages we need to send our students about science and what role have schools played in creating the current climate? Now seems like the time to pause and reflect on the place of science in our community and our schools.
How might we confront the challenges of time and "the system"? - The Learner's Way - 3 views
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Two forces seem to present the most significant obstacle to educators hoping to achieve these illustrious goals for and with their learners. The first is time, the second is "the system". Together these two factors act as a bulwark to change; the constraints within which progress is able to occur but only to the point that it strikes against the seemingly immutable obstacles.
Why we fear data and how our perception can change. - The Learner's Way - 1 views
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Data occupies a somewhat curious place within education. Mention it to teachers and you tend to get one of two responses. One group will roll their eyes and with great sarcasm how data is "so exciting". The other group responds with something akin to "actually I quite like data" indicating that experience has shown them that they are members of a small group. The question is why do some people find data to be a useful and fascinating tool while others see it as a good method for inducing sleep?
Modern Learning with Modern Tools - The Learner's Way - 8 views
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Tools like 'PhotoMath' present educators with a genuine challenge and leave many asking should we allow our students to use tools such as these?
The trouble with Twitter - The Learner's Way - 4 views
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Twitter is a great place for educators to share ideas. It has become my go to place when I am looking for something to read, a new idea or some inspiration. It is a great avenue for sharing practice, asking questions and building a community. But . . . . . . Twitter has some problems and these seems to be growing. To get the most out of Twitter a degree of caution is advised.
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