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The Language of Praise & Feedback - The Learner's Way - 1 views

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shared by Nigel Coutts on 10 May 21 - No Cached

Nigel Coutts on 10 May 21

Praise and Feedback occupy significant spaces in the lives of our learners. It should not be surprising then that the language we use to communicate praise and feedback can enhance or hinder our efforts.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Praise and Feedback occupy significant spaces in the lives of our learners. It should not be surprising then that the language we use to communicate praise and feedback can enhance or hinder our efforts.</div>

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Thinking throughout the Inquiry Cycle - The Learner's Way - 0 views

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shared by Nigel Coutts on 31 Jan 21 - No Cached

Nigel Coutts on 31 Jan 21

If we believe that all learning is a consequence of thinking, then we should consider what types of thinking our learners are likely to benefit from at each phase of their inquiry. This is where the Understanding Map, developed by Ritchhart, Church & Morrison offers useful guidance. By contemplating the demands of each phase of our chosen inquiry model, we can plan for how we might scaffold thinking moves which will enhance our learners' learning.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">If we believe that all learning is a consequence of thinking, then we should consider what types of thinking our learners are likely to benefit from at each phase of their inquiry. This is where the Understanding Map, developed by Ritchhart, Church & Morrison offers useful guidance. By contemplating the demands of each phase of our chosen inquiry model, we can plan for how we might scaffold thinking moves which will enhance our learners' learning.</div>

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Six key messages for successful learning - The Learner's Way - 1 views

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shared by Nigel Coutts on 10 Nov 19 - No Cached

Nigel Coutts on 10 Nov 19

I recently had the opportunity to speak with a group of parents whose children are transitioning into a new phase of their learning. I used this as an opportunity to share some key messages for successful learning and thought I would briefly unpack these here.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">I recently had the opportunity to speak with a group of parents whose children are transitioning into a new phase of their learning. I used this as an opportunity to share some key messages for successful learning and thought I would briefly unpack these here.</div>

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Four perspectives on truth, normality and education in times of rapid change - The Lear... - 0 views

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shared by Nigel Coutts on 02 Jun 19 - No Cached

Nigel Coutts on 02 Jun 19

We are living in interesting, frightening and rapidly changing times. Where rapid changes and transformations through technology, politics, globalisation and the climate, conspire against normality. These times demand a fresh approach to education, one that provides learners with the thinking dispositions they need to turn challenges into opportunities. "All that was 'normal' has now evaporated; we have entered postnormal times, the in-between period where old orthodoxies are dying, new ones have not yet emerged, and nothing really makes sense." But what thinking might guide us through this time of volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity?

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">We are living in interesting, frightening and rapidly changing times. Where rapid changes and transformations through technology, politics, globalisation and the climate, conspire against normality. These times demand a fresh approach to education, one that provides learners with the thinking dispositions they need to turn challenges into opportunities. "All that was 'normal' has now evaporated; we have entered postnormal times, the in-between period where old orthodoxies are dying, new ones have not yet emerged, and nothing really makes sense." But what thinking might guide us through this time of volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity?</div>

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Filling a Gap in our Professional Learning Caused by Social Distancing - The Learner's Way - 0 views

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shared by Nigel Coutts on 13 Sep 20 - No Cached

Nigel Coutts on 13 Sep 20

As schools and organisations move to remote education, there are potential gaps in our professional learning of which we should be aware. While many of us are discovering fresh opportunities for online and remote professional learning through podcasts, webinars and online courses, one of the most significant aspects of our professional learning has been curtailed thanks to social distancing.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">As schools and organisations move to remote education, there are potential gaps in our professional learning of which we should be aware. While many of us are discovering fresh opportunities for online and remote professional learning through podcasts, webinars and online courses, one of the most significant aspects of our professional learning has been curtailed thanks to social distancing.</div>

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Moving beyond doing inquiry towards embracing an inquiry stance. - The Learner's Way - 0 views

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shared by Nigel Coutts on 25 Oct 20 - No Cached

Nigel Coutts on 25 Oct 20

When we adopt an inquiry stance towards learning, we start to see things differently. Taking an inquiry stance towards learning involves a shift in mindset and practice for both student and teacher. It allows us to move beyond doing inquiry towards being inquisitive.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">When we adopt an inquiry stance towards learning, we start to see things differently. Taking an inquiry stance towards learning involves a shift in mindset and practice for both student and teacher. It allows us to move beyond doing inquiry towards being inquisitive.</div>

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Multiple perspectives on an understanding of inquiry - The Learner's Way - 0 views

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shared by Nigel Coutts on 26 Jul 20 - No Cached

Nigel Coutts on 26 Jul 20

Recently I have been contemplating how we might define inquiry. Like many terms in education, it is often used in multiple contexts and has a range of meanings attached to it. Coming to agreement on what inquiry is, requires negotiating seemingly divergent understandings. If we are to avoid oversimplifications and dichotomous thinking, we need to explore these multiple perspectives and find a balance point.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Recently I have been contemplating how we might define inquiry. Like many terms in education, it is often used in multiple contexts and has a range of meanings attached to it. Coming to agreement on what inquiry is, requires negotiating seemingly divergent understandings. If we are to avoid oversimplifications and dichotomous thinking, we need to explore these multiple perspectives and find a balance point. </div>

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Insights into the true power of Number Talks - The Learner's Way - 0 views

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shared by Nigel Coutts on 17 May 20 - No Cached

Nigel Coutts on 17 May 20

Number Talks are a wonderful way to see where our students are with their mathematical thinking. As a part of a daily routine, a Number Talk promotes number sense and mathematical reasoning. In this post, I revisit what a Number Talk can reveal about our students' understanding of mathematics, and how they might be used to promote a fresh perspective. In addition, I examine a success criteria for Number Talks that is more expansive and recognises their true power.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Number Talks are a wonderful way to see where our students are with their mathematical thinking. As a part of a daily routine, a Number Talk promotes number sense and mathematical reasoning. In this post, I revisit what a Number Talk can reveal about our students' understanding of mathematics, and how they might be used to promote a fresh perspective. In addition, I examine a success criteria for Number Talks that is more expansive and recognises their true power. </div>

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Getting started with Deep-Learning - Part B - The Learner's Way - 0 views

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shared by Nigel Coutts on 08 Jun 20 - No Cached

Nigel Coutts on 08 Jun 20

With our goal of deep-learning in mind where do we begin and what learning opportunities might result in this? Having clarified our key terms of understanding, learning and deep, we can turn to a set of questions which might be of use as we plan the learning our students will engage in along their way.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">With our goal of deep-learning in mind where do we begin and what learning opportunities might result in this? Having clarified our key terms of understanding, learning and deep, we can turn to a set of questions which might be of use as we plan the learning our students will engage in along their way. </div>

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Reimagining Education for Uncertain Times with David Perkins - The Learner's Way - 0 views

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shared by Nigel Coutts on 23 Aug 20 - No Cached

Nigel Coutts on 23 Aug 20

These two powerful questions framed a recent webinar presented by Professor David Perkins of Harvard Graduate School of Education's Project Zero. Answering these questions and helping teachers find meaningful and contextually relevant answers to these questions has been a focus of Perkins' work, especially in recent times. His book "Future Wise: Educating Our Children for a Changing World" introduced us to the notion of lifeworthy learning or that which is "likely to matter in the lives our learners are likely to live". This is a powerful notion and one that has the potential to change not only what we teach but also how we go about teaching what we do.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">These two powerful questions framed a recent webinar presented by Professor David Perkins of Harvard Graduate School of Education's Project Zero. Answering these questions and helping teachers find meaningful and contextually relevant answers to these questions has been a focus of Perkins' work, especially in recent times. His book "Future Wise: Educating Our Children for a Changing World" introduced us to the notion of lifeworthy learning or that which is "likely to matter in the lives our learners are likely to live". This is a powerful notion and one that has the potential to change not only what we teach but also how we go about teaching what we do.</div>

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Telling a new story of learning and school - The Learner's Way - 0 views

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shared by Nigel Coutts on 16 Aug 20 - No Cached

Nigel Coutts on 16 Aug 20

One of the key ways by which we make sense of our world is by analysing the stories that we and others use to describe it. These stories are a construct of our experiences, our beliefs, our cultural perspectives and the interactions between these things. Even when the context in which the story is set is the same, the details and nature of the story that particular individuals or collective share can differ vastly. Only by listening to each story with empathy and genuine desire to understand each individual's telling of this story do we develop true insights. Making sense of the stories of education should be a key process for all educators.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">One of the key ways by which we make sense of our world is by analysing the stories that we and others use to describe it. These stories are a construct of our experiences, our beliefs, our cultural perspectives and the interactions between these things. Even when the context in which the story is set is the same, the details and nature of the story that particular individuals or collective share can differ vastly. Only by listening to each story with empathy and genuine desire to understand each individual's telling of this story do we develop true insights. Making sense of the stories of education should be a key process for all educators.</div>

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Pondering metaphors for the impact that we have as educators - The Learner's Way - 0 views

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shared by Nigel Coutts on 14 Dec 20 - No Cached

Nigel Coutts on 14 Dec 20

often think in metaphors. They help me to clarify and communicate my thinking. A metaphor can make a complex idea accessible and comprehensible. They invite understanding and are a useful catalyst for conversation. A metaphor can be made even more powerful when it is combined with a practical demonstration. One metaphor I like to share with colleagues revolves around the impact that we might have as teachers. - A guest post by Stellina Sim

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner"> often think in metaphors. They help me to clarify and communicate my thinking. A metaphor can make a complex idea accessible and comprehensible. They invite understanding and are a useful catalyst for conversation. A metaphor can be made even more powerful when it is combined with a practical demonstration. One metaphor I like to share with colleagues revolves around the impact that we might have as teachers. - A guest post by Stellina Sim</div>

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6 Ways Students Can Collaborate With iPads - Edudemic - 0 views

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shared by Lyn Collins on 24 Jan 13 - No Cached

Added by Greg Kulowiec on 2013-01-23 The following post is written by Greg Kulowiec of EdTechTeacher.  Join EdTechTeacher at the iPad Summit in Atlanta on April 10-12. The app store is loaded with options that allow students to create content on their iPads.  From comic strip creators to mind maps, video editing and publishing, screencasting & digital books, the options for individual student creation are expanding. However, collaboration between students is often a critical component of any classroom activity or project and increasingly there are options available that allow for collaborative efforts across iPads. Below are six ways to support collaboration between student iPads that cover the spectrum of creation options that range from text to digital storytelling to video creation. Explain Everything ($2.99)
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A flexible and powerful screen casting option, students and teachers can collaborate on screencasts by exporting Explain Everything project files from an iPad.
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Lyn Collins on 24 Jan 13

There are plenty of content creation apps, but this blog outlines apps that support collaboration between students. Diigo has long been a favourite of mine, but I think Subtext (free) could be a real winner for Academics looking for a collaborative reading tool.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">There are plenty of content creation apps, but this blog outlines apps that support collaboration between students. Diigo has long been a favourite of mine, but I think Subtext (free) could be a real winner for Academics looking for a collaborative reading tool.</div>

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Berkeley's ePortfolio report - 4 views

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shared by Fiona Thurn on 11 Nov 11 - Cached

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Summary of the finding of Berkeley's research into ePortfolios and their recommendations around use and implementation.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Summary of the finding of Berkeley's research into ePortfolios and their recommendations around use and implementation.</div>

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ePortfolios - an overview - 2 views

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shared by Fiona Thurn on 11 Nov 11 - No Cached

Fiona Thurn on 11 Nov 11

A nice summary of the benefits and uses of ePortfolios in the context of Drexel University.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A nice summary of the benefits and uses of ePortfolios in the context of Drexel University.</div>

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