The biggest enemies of differentiation are time and the overprescription of learning. Before the availability of computers and the Internet, teachers simply did not have the time to find and direct customized resources to individual students.
How do you add all of the slides in different PowerPoint presentations together? How do you keep them formatted the way they were originally designed? Watch this video to learn how.
The Cambridge IGCSE Physical Science syllabus helps learners to understand the technological world in which they live, and take an informed interest in science and scientific developments. They learn about the basic principles of Physical Science through a mix of theoretical and practical studies. Learners also develop an understanding of the scientific skills essential for further study at Cambridge International AS and A Level, skills which are useful in everyday life. As they progress, learners gain an understanding of how science is studied and practised, and become aware that the results of scientific research can have both good and bad effects on individuals, communities and the environment.
For teachers and students, this toolkit of disaster resilience education resources focuses on both individual and community resilience, vital components to developing a shared understanding of the critical role everyone plays in developing a disaster resilient Australia.
Resources are designed to be flexible to individual learning styles and are aligned to curriculum.
The graph below shows the progression of gold medalists' times for the 100-meter sprint since 1896. Use the zoom controls at the top right to get a closer look, and hover over the points to learn each year's result. While zoomed, click and drag the timeline to view later years.
Presbyterian Ladies College Sydney is hosting the 9th National Interactive Teaching and Learning Conference on 9,10,11 August, 2012. A number of teachers at the school are presenting workshops and presentations at this event.
This wiki site has been set up to provide a place for PLC Sydney teachers to load any links, resources or assets mentioned in their presentations. If you attended a workshop session run by a PLC teacher, look for the resources by clicking the name of the session in the menu on the left.
Connect your classroom to the world
Skype is a free and easy way for teachers to open up their classroom. Meet new people, talk to experts, share ideas and create amazing learning experiences with teachers from around the world.
To bridge the gap between the theory and practice of innovative teaching, Microsoft Partners in Learning and ITL Research are building a new type of educator professional development program called LEAP21.
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning has dedicated a whole section to reviewing educational tools and tips teachers and students can use to maximize their benefit from YouTube.