21st-Century Libraries: The Learning Commons | Edutopia

21st-Century Libraries: The Learning Commons | Edutopia

How to Bring Listening Circles to Your Class

How to Bring Listening Circles to Your Class

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How the ‘four Cs’ fit with the Common Core

The ‘four Cs’ are an integral part of the Common Core standards; here are free resources for helping to teach these important skills

Connecting students is a great opportunity to teach digital literacy and citizenship.

The 21^st-century skills of communication, collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking, often referred to as the “four Cs,” are an integral part of the Common Core standards.

Fortunately, there are an abundance of free resources and digital tools that empower teachers to lead by example and integrate these “four Cs” in meaningful and effective ways.

Communication

It’s remarkable to think that we live in a time when we can communicate with anyone, anywhere and any time. We also have so many choices in how we communicate: text message, instant message, video conference, conference call, eMail, snail mail.

Awesome Graphic Featuring 12 Learning Skills for 21st Century Learners

I just came across this awesome graphic from User Generated Education and want to share it with you as well. I have been posting several educational graphics on the 21st century skills for students and teachers  here in Educational Technology and Mobile Learning but this the one below is a bit different. The attributes this graphic features are not digitally focused and apart from the one involving collaboration across different networks, all the other skills relate the students social, emotional, and personal construct.
I am not sure to what extent you would agree with this classification of learning skills but personally I find them really interesting, yes they don't emphasize the digital component but learning is not all about digital skills. We are teaching human beings and not machines after all.

Have a look at this graphic and share with us your feedback. Enjoy

Awesome Graphic Featuring 12 Learning Skills for 21st Century Learners

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How SMART Boards can be used in the classroom

 

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SMART Boards In the Classroom

SMART Boards In the Classroom

A number of teachers may not be aware of the benefits of using a Smart Board in the classroom as a teaching tool. While the traditional white board already has everyone’s attention, the electronic device is a new technology that is slowly gaining popularity due to its interactive power.

Teaching and Learing Issues

Surveys and case studies offer compelling insights into the areas in which new teachers commonly struggle. By effectively addressing these areas, schools can help new teachers improve their skills more quickly, thereby keeping them in the profession and raising student achievement.

Below I have listed some of a very known issues in the century:

1. Struggling with Classroom Management
2. Know How to Refocus during Classroom
3. Keeping the Material Simple
4. Building a Support Team between Teachers and Families
5. Translating Learning Research into Practice
6. Students can be disruptive, rude, and/or argumentative.
7. Some students may struggle with the work and fail your course.
8. Your students seem bored or unmotivated.
9. Students may ask challenging questions that are beyond your expertise.
10. Sinking in Unsupportive Environments

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8 Characteristics Of The 21st Century Teacher

Below are SOME of the characteristics of the 21st century teacher and educator you need to keep in mind. I know some of you do not agree with describing and categorizing teachers as being 20th or 21st century but I personally do believe in this classification .Any teacher who is using traditional methods in teaching is a 21th century teacher even though he or she is living in the 21st century. I know I will get some very mad responses but I am used to them I do love criticism when it is constructive.

8 Characteristics Of The 21st Century Teacher

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3 Types of Technology Teachers Shouldn't Be Without

Technology is part and parcel of the modern schoolroom. Teachers can either continue to learn and grow themselves, or be left behind. Fortunately, the tech that's out there is both cool and easy to use. Best of all, it actually helps students achieve more than they could before.

Presentation Tools

Every good teacher needs presentation tools but, while there are plenty to choose from, there's also an elephant standing in the room that no one is talking about. With most presentations, teachers rely on animations or videos. Where do these videos come from? Primarily from the Internet. What happens when the school's Internet access is slow or intermittent?
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Heading into your first term as a teacher: keep calm and progress

From planning to timetabling rest and reflection, Marie Hazeloffers her advice for surviving your first term in teaching

Marie Hazel advises teachers heading into their first term to keep calm, grab a brew and enjoy the last few moments of the holidays. Photograph: David Levene

Keep calm and P.R.O.G.R.E.S.S. So make yourself comfortable and see whether the following could apply to you and your first term:

P – planning

This takes a while at the start of your career and can be a bit tedious, especially during your PGCE. But it's worth doing well. There are many versions of the five-minute lesson plan out there, which cover differentiation, challenge and marking foci – all essential to streamlining your approach to planning. The Guardian Teacher Network and other websites have planners that you can manipulate to suit your needs. Use them – don't waste time reinventing the wheel.

Alongside this, use a good medium-term plan. Do it in your holidays and you'll reap the benefits later in the term. Include on it learning objectives, outcomes, possible learning activities and potential marking foci. Plan your own timetable too, detailing what you'll do with your frees, when you'll carry out your workload and time for rest and relaxation.
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The Minecraft Cell: Biology Meets Game-Based Learning

 

Minecraft, the popular sandbox game, is beloved by educators for its use as a learning tool. It enables students to explore, create and imagine in a completely different way than they could ever do in a traditional classroom. The beauty of the game is in the way it unleashes the creativity of both students and teachers.

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Benefits of Educational Blogging

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