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William Naylor

Download details: "Own Your Space--Keep Yourself and Your Stuff Safe Online" Digital Bo... - 0 views

www.microsoft.com/...details.aspx

security internet safety cyber-bullying

shared by William Naylor on 09 Sep 10 - No Cached
  • William Naylor on 09 Sep 10
     
    I normally don't recommend Microsoft products but this free book on being safe is well written and wide ranging.  I even learned something so I daresay it contains good information for adults as well, (if you don't mind Manga illustrations).
Hilary Phukan

Some Ideas for Motivating Students - 0 views

www.virtualsalt.com/motivate.htm

shared by Hilary Phukan on 11 Nov 10 - Cached
  • they do not understand what to do or why they should do it. Teachers should spend more time explaining why we teach what we do, and why the topic or approach or activity is important and
    • Hilary Phukan
      Hilary Phukan on 11 Nov 10
       
      Students need to have a purpose/reason- jumping through hoops does not motivate many students.
  • Everyone likes the feeling of accomplishment and recognition; rewards for good work produce those good feelings.
    • Hilary Phukan
      Hilary Phukan on 11 Nov 10
       
      I have found that in many cases it is the praise or acknowledgement of good behavior or good work- the reward is physical evidence of that- the kids do not care about the value of the reward. In fact often the crummier the reward the more they enjoy it.
  • If you can make something fun, exciting, happy, loving, or perhaps even a bit frightening, students will learn more readily and the learning will last much longer
    • Hilary Phukan
      Hilary Phukan on 11 Nov 10
       
      This makes me think of some of the field work our students have experienced- makes learning more relevant.
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  • One of the major keys to motivation is the active involvement of students in their own learning.
    • Hilary Phukan
      Hilary Phukan on 12 Nov 10
       
      This sounds a lot like expeditionary learning.
    • Hilary Phukan
      Hilary Phukan on 12 Nov 10
       
      This sounds a lot like expeditionary learning.
  • Attending to need satisfaction is a primary method of keeping students interested and happy.
    • Hilary Phukan
      Hilary Phukan on 12 Nov 10
       
      Yes, if the student does not have needs met and feel they are safe/secure then learning does not happen.
  • Siri Anderson on 11 Nov 10
     
    Student motivation issues? Consider these ideas.
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