WOW this really gets me excited ! as a pre service Home Economics teacher there are so many possibilities to using a go pro in the class room. Straight away I'm thinking when teaching students how to thread a sewing machine...
Pintrest is such a fantastic tool for any creative subject. the only problem is it is usually blocked in state schools. it can be unblocked through a process set by DETE and probably well worth the effort
Looking to liven up your classroom? There are tons of photos of great classroom setups, from kindergartens to high school that you can use for inspiration.
Do you find yourself jotting down ideas or bookmarking websites and then forgetting about them? Pinterest can help you keep these ideas organized and easy-to-find when you need them.
Pinterest can also be a great place to get students working. Teachers could have students pin ideas on a board that relate to a particular project they’ll be working on.
Of course, pinning itself could also be an educational experience. Students could have to pin items that fit a certain set of criteria as part of a lesson.
Whether you’re working with your colleagues or helping students to work on a group project, Pinterest can be a great place to collaborate. Share images for presentations or links to papers, resources, and research.
The de Bono is focused on critical and creative thinking, and is represented in the form of six hats which fits with Home Economics perfectly when students work through design challenges. I am a visual learning and i really love the iPedagogical wheel of aps