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Content Discovery Tools: a Directory of My Favorite Ones via @hrheingold http://t.co/mBoellNcfY #school2.0

Content Discovery Tools: a Directory of My Favorite Ones via @hrheingold http://t.co/mBoellNcfY #school2.0

5 Myths Vs. Facts About Copyright Infringement on the Internet via @BronwynWrites http://t.co/KNtjR9Hjur #school2.0

5 Myths Vs. Facts About Copyright Infringement on the Internet via @BronwynWrites http://t.co/KNtjR9Hjur #school2.0

They may look like jumbled and messy flowcharts for the insane, but mind maps are actually extremely useful and perfect tools for brainstorming. You essentially take a flow of ideas and translate them into interconnected webs designed to help clarify your thinking (or mind, as it were). I love mind maps and am always impressed at the amount of care that goes into the creation of one. They truly resemble the crazy way our brains work as we link together somewhat illogical thoughts to form a cohesive idea. In other words, these following mind maps are actually how are brains all work whether you like it or not. There are thousands of mind maps out there and even some snazzy tools to help you make your own. The following maps are some of my favorites and hopefully won't scare you too much. Hopefully they'll inspire and educate!

"Wikibrains is a neat website designed to help you brainstorm in a web format. When you brainstorm on Wikibrains you're also performing a basic Internet search at the same time. To create a brainstorm web on Wikibrains start by entering one word or phrase. When you enter a word you will be prompted to add more words by completing the phrase, "Makes me think off..." Each new word or phrase that you enter will be added to your web. As you enter words on the right side of the screen you will see links to search results about each word."

Resources and Conferences for Teaching Evolutionary Biology for teachers in the Western Cape

For teachers and trainers to fulfil their instructional role most effectively, their teaching methods must be grounded in educational learning theory. Understanding the learning process is a key element of educational learning theory and provides a framework for teachers and trainers to plan, create and deliver effective lessons, and assess each student's learning. In this free online education course, you will be introduced to the learning process. The course begins by differentiating between teaching and learning, and by describing teachers' and trainers' perspectives on learning. The course provides details about two major learning theories: behaviourism and constructivism. Within the section on Behaviourism, operant conditioning and its implications for teaching are examined in detail. The section on Constructivism compares and contrasts two subtypes of constructivism: psychological constructivism and social constructivism. Finally, the implications of constructivism for teaching are discussed using two practical strategies. This free online education course will be of great interest to professionals in the education sector who would like a greater knowledge and understanding of the learning process that will enhance their teaching and training, and to all students who are interested in the process of how we learn. Introduction to the Learning Process for Teachers and Trainers is originally from and published by Global Text Project and has a duration of 2-3 Hours for the average learner.

" The popular student behavior tracking service ClassDojo has just released a new Android application"

"Become skilled on using a tablet in your classroom. As 1:1 iPad® or BYOD (bring your own deviсe) initiatives continue to evolve, we want to prepare teachers to use Sophia with their students on their iPad® or other tablet deviсe. Learn how to create and consume content on an iPad®: Migrate old lessons to the tablet Create new units or tutorials on the iPad® Leverage great academic content from other teachers and professionals, like Bill Nye The Science Guy "

"This is the age of tablets, says Julie DeNeen's in her article, "25 Ways to Use Tablets to Enhance the Learning Experience." Of late, many educators are redesigning the curriculum to fit on a tablet. "

Young children are increasingly using tablets (as well as smartphones and other devices with touch screens) in early education settings and with family members. This raises important questions, such as when and how these devices can be used with young children.