If you're contemplating using Project-Based Learning or are already trying out the latest craze to hit the modern classroom, you should know about this checklist. It details if you're actually doing it correctly. For example, does your project focus on significant content, develop 21st century skills, and engage students in in-depth inquirty (just to name a few)?
Thanks Sarah, Loved this talk. I viewed some other TED talks by Sugata Mitra. I will do a reflection my blog about his ideas. http://faezams.edublogs.org. Thanks for the introduction to this resource.
This technological tool seems to have various applications in the field of education. I have brainstormed a few, any other ways to integrate this ICT tool into learning and teaching?
Interesting article on how apps are being trailed in classrooms in 2013. Five apps are recommended and I have had positive experiences with Edmodo in particular as it is being used by my sons teachers.
Thanks Taylor. I saw some of your suggestions too and am adding your Brain pop resource to my tool belt. I have seen this used in classrooms- very effective on smart boards especially for visual and kinaesthetic learners. I saw Brain pop used for a Unit on 'tall buildings'. The explanations, quiz, printout and games were a very engaging part of the lesson.
I found this article about digital cameras in the context of special needs. Digital cameras as still webcams, options of left handed cameras and remote trigger devices are some of the resources out there. A mobile phone has a versatile camera, on hand at most times and particularly handy for incidental learning.
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