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Contents contributed and discussions participated by Roland Gesthuizen

Roland Gesthuizen

The 10 stuff-ups we all make when interpreting research - 14 views

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    What do we actually mean by research and how does it help inform our understanding of things? Understanding what's being said in any new research can be challenging and there are some common mistakes that people make.
Roland Gesthuizen

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teachers Who Use Educational Technology Infographic - ... - 144 views

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    "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teachers Who Use Educational Technology Infographic clarifies some of the habits highly-effective educators who utilize learning technologies might possess."
Roland Gesthuizen

Seven privacy settings you should change immediately in iOS 8 | ZDNet - 91 views

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    "Before you sync your iCloud or reinstall your apps, you need to lock down your iPhone or iPad. Here are seven important tweaks (and more) you can set to bolster your privacy."
Roland Gesthuizen

8 Characteristics of the "Innovator's Mindset" | The Principal of Change - 45 views

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    "To be innovative, you have to look at yourself as an innovator first, and to create schools that embody this mindset as a "culture", we must develop this in individuals first."
Roland Gesthuizen

The Biggest Mistakes I See on Resumes, and How to Correct Them | LinkedIn - 69 views

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    "In the interest of helping more candidates make it past that first resume screen, here are the five biggest mistakes I see on resumes."
Roland Gesthuizen

Useful phrases in Klingon - 36 views

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    "A collection of useful phrases in Klingon, a constructed language created by the linguist Marc Okrand for the Star Trek films."
Roland Gesthuizen

Behaviour - Every child needs the goalposts to be moved - news - TES - 49 views

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    "While consistency is important, students perform best when teachers tailor sanctions to the individual, not the behaviour"
Roland Gesthuizen

10 Reasons Why I Will Continue to Give my Children Handheld Devices | Hipmombrarian's Blog - 50 views

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    "Here are my 10 reasons why I will continue giving my children handheld devices, and all other forms of technology as well."
Roland Gesthuizen

Polished Man | End Child Abuse & Violence Against Children - 9 views

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    "Polished Man challenges men to wear nail polish and fundraise towards prevention programs to address violence against children."
Roland Gesthuizen

BBC News - A computing revolution in schools - 56 views

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    "This is the week when a revolution begins to sweep through schools in England. It involves a whole new way of teaching children about computing - but I suspect many parents, and even some teachers, know very little about this important moment in education."
Roland Gesthuizen

How To Give Your Students a Voice; Advice From Someone Who Tries | Blogging Through the... - 85 views

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    "I often find myself discussing "Giving students a voice" in the classroom with people who wonder what I exactly mean.  Sure, giving someone a voice sounds great, but how do I know that I am doing that?  What can I do to do that?  What does it look like?  I am not an expert but here is what it looks like to me."
Roland Gesthuizen

Why Investing In Girls Is The Smartest Move We Can Make - 25 views

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    "Lack of access to education and health care for girls around the world doesn't just hurt girls -- it hurts their families, communities and economies. Last month, UN Women released an infographic illustrating in numbers just how beneficial supporting young girls can be for a country's economy. "
Roland Gesthuizen

What does John Hattie think about education? | David Didau: The Learning Spy - 6 views

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    "Hattie is very clear that the biggest difference made in education is teacher quality and expertise:"It really comes down to expertise, teacher expertise… How teachers think; how they make daily decisions and judgements. It's not necessarily what they do, it's not necessarily who they are; it's how they think.""
Roland Gesthuizen

Cyberbullying Educator Toolkit - YouTube - 39 views

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    "Good video that introduces the free eSmart and Cybersafety toolkit by Common Sense Media"
Roland Gesthuizen

Institute of the Modern Learner - 21 views

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    "The Institute has been established with the goal of re-engaging those who have become discouraged with the system and we are in desperate need of more Thinkers. We want you to apply because of your expertise in the field of Modern Learning, an area of study that has been too often neglected in our time."
Roland Gesthuizen

Teaching Metacognition - 78 views

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    "Metacognition is a critically important, yet often overlooked component of learning. Effective learning involves planning and goal-setting, monitoring one's progress, and adapting as needed. All of these activities are metacognitive in nature. By teaching students these skills - all of which can be learned - we can improve student learning. There are three critical steps to teaching metacognition:"
Roland Gesthuizen

Tips for Proofreading for Yourself and Others - 65 views

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    "The importance of proofreading cannot be overlooked. Proofreading skills do not develop overnight, but rather improve with practice. You can develop these skills by reviewing your own work, as well as the work of others. Because proofreading can often be a tedious project, below are some tips that can make the process more manageable."
Roland Gesthuizen

How to Use Facebook Groups to Stay Connected After Conferences « Social Fresh - 11 views

  • the Web is changing the face of conferences. We can glean the content from events through various social media channels with the click of a button. It’s not hard. Content is easily transmittable.
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    "the Web is changing the face of conferences. We can glean the content from events through various social media channels with the click of a button. It's not hard. Content is easily transmittable"
Roland Gesthuizen

trainingICTinclassroom - CRC Resources - 25 views

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    Collection of apps for the science classroom
Roland Gesthuizen

Is All This Student Data Changing the Way Teachers Teach? | MindShift - 59 views

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    "Some teachers are embracing student data to inform their teaching, while others believe there's a risk of an over-reliance on hard numbers that doesn't take into account the human factor."
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