A learning center provides students with study resources like course books, magazines, and access to computers, wifi, e-books, and online resources to assist with research. Learning center facilitators are available to help students improve their research techniques and referencing skills which can help increase their grades. The learning center also hosts book clubs, competitions, and writer events to encourage creativity.
The Dutch government is developing a national strategy for open educational resources (OER) through several initiatives. These include OpenER at Open University Netherlands and Delft University of Technology, offering open online courses. The Spinoza Series features courses from top researchers. The Networked Open Polytechnic explores open models for vocational education. Wikiwijs, launched in 2009, aims to be a national platform for teachers to find, create and share OER across all educational sectors. While there is no overarching plan, these diverse but coordinated efforts demonstrate an emerging national OER strategy in the Netherlands.
Este documento contém recados e microblogs de participantes de um projeto educacional chamado Educopédia. Os participantes discutem o andamento do projeto, trocam ideias, elogiam o trabalho em equipe e expressam entusiasmo com o aprendizado. Muitos planejam continuar contribuindo no final de semana.
A learning center provides students with study resources like course books, magazines, and access to computers, wifi, e-books, and online resources to assist with research. Learning center facilitators are available to help students improve their research techniques and referencing skills which can help increase their grades. The learning center also hosts book clubs, competitions, and writer events to encourage creativity.
The Dutch government is developing a national strategy for open educational resources (OER) through several initiatives. These include OpenER at Open University Netherlands and Delft University of Technology, offering open online courses. The Spinoza Series features courses from top researchers. The Networked Open Polytechnic explores open models for vocational education. Wikiwijs, launched in 2009, aims to be a national platform for teachers to find, create and share OER across all educational sectors. While there is no overarching plan, these diverse but coordinated efforts demonstrate an emerging national OER strategy in the Netherlands.
Este documento contém recados e microblogs de participantes de um projeto educacional chamado Educopédia. Os participantes discutem o andamento do projeto, trocam ideias, elogiam o trabalho em equipe e expressam entusiasmo com o aprendizado. Muitos planejam continuar contribuindo no final de semana.
This document discusses a journey through three religions. It was written by Marijan Biruš from Elementary school Sesvetska Sopnica. The document explores different religions but provides no other details in the given text.
This 3 sentence summary provides the high-level information from the document:
Teachers at a French school have increased their involvement in eTwinning projects from only 2 teachers working on projects last year to now having 9 teachers actively involved in eTwinning projects. The document discusses the place of eTwinning in their school projects and thanks the reader for a great learning experience related to increasing teacher participation in eTwinning.
An EFL teacher from Buenos Aires, Argentina named Vicky Saumell used the Bookr digital book creation tool (http://www.pimpampum.net/bookr) to have her students create their own books. She first modeled how to use the tool and then let the students create their own personalized books. The biggest challenge was relying on an internet connection. The project enhanced student learning by developing vocabulary, visual literacy, and motivation while also addressing copyright issues.
This document describes a TeachMeet International presentation about a science teacher who created a school news broadcast project using technology to enhance communication. The teacher films a 5-minute news broadcast weekly using a digital video camera and tripod, uploads it to the school network, and has all classes view it on their computers. The project has positively impacted pupils, teachers, school leadership, and the overall school through a simple, low-tech way to enhance communication and build relationships.
The document discusses how to ensure students are listening during class activities. It notes that attention and eliminating distractions are important for learning and memory. Some tips provided include having one student speak at a time, having students report what their classmates said, turning off phones and electronics, training students to make eye contact, using silence, dictating instructions unexpectedly, and having students listen for unexpected words in conversations. The overall message is that teachers should find ways to focus student attention in order to improve learning.
The teacher implemented a project called "Glogster EDU Best of the Best" to promote using Glogster EDU, an online tool, in teaching. She formed a Facebook group and wiki with over 50 teachers from Romania and other countries. The teacher trained 90 other teachers on using Glogster EDU. The project aims to develop 21st century skills in students like communication, creativity, and problem solving. It has motivated the teacher's students and enhanced the learning process.
The document discusses applying the Dogme teaching method in a Montessori kindergarten classroom. Some key points of Montessori teaching include student choice, uninterrupted work time, and learning through hands-on materials. Dogme emphasizes interactivity, engagement, and empowering students. The author argues that both methods are suitable to combine due to their focus on interactivity in learning. Specific examples are provided of how to incorporate Dogme techniques into a Montessori classroom, such as using personalized worksheets and setting up different activity stations for students to explore. In conclusion, the author believes Dogme teaching is applicable to their kindergarten class with some considerations.
The document discusses how a teacher in Croatia increased student motivation for learning German as a second language. The teacher used music, interactive whiteboards, and social networks to engage students. Students chose a German pop-rock song to learn vocabulary through. Using these techniques, students were relaxed, focused, worked together, and had fun practicing their German language skills in an amusing way. The teaching process became more interactive, dynamic and motivating as a result. The teacher accomplished the goal of increasing student motivation for learning German.
This document discusses a journey through three religions. It was written by Marijan Biruš from Elementary school Sesvetska Sopnica. The document explores different religions but provides no other details in the given text.
This 3 sentence summary provides the high-level information from the document:
Teachers at a French school have increased their involvement in eTwinning projects from only 2 teachers working on projects last year to now having 9 teachers actively involved in eTwinning projects. The document discusses the place of eTwinning in their school projects and thanks the reader for a great learning experience related to increasing teacher participation in eTwinning.
An EFL teacher from Buenos Aires, Argentina named Vicky Saumell used the Bookr digital book creation tool (http://www.pimpampum.net/bookr) to have her students create their own books. She first modeled how to use the tool and then let the students create their own personalized books. The biggest challenge was relying on an internet connection. The project enhanced student learning by developing vocabulary, visual literacy, and motivation while also addressing copyright issues.
This document describes a TeachMeet International presentation about a science teacher who created a school news broadcast project using technology to enhance communication. The teacher films a 5-minute news broadcast weekly using a digital video camera and tripod, uploads it to the school network, and has all classes view it on their computers. The project has positively impacted pupils, teachers, school leadership, and the overall school through a simple, low-tech way to enhance communication and build relationships.
The document discusses how to ensure students are listening during class activities. It notes that attention and eliminating distractions are important for learning and memory. Some tips provided include having one student speak at a time, having students report what their classmates said, turning off phones and electronics, training students to make eye contact, using silence, dictating instructions unexpectedly, and having students listen for unexpected words in conversations. The overall message is that teachers should find ways to focus student attention in order to improve learning.
The teacher implemented a project called "Glogster EDU Best of the Best" to promote using Glogster EDU, an online tool, in teaching. She formed a Facebook group and wiki with over 50 teachers from Romania and other countries. The teacher trained 90 other teachers on using Glogster EDU. The project aims to develop 21st century skills in students like communication, creativity, and problem solving. It has motivated the teacher's students and enhanced the learning process.
The document discusses applying the Dogme teaching method in a Montessori kindergarten classroom. Some key points of Montessori teaching include student choice, uninterrupted work time, and learning through hands-on materials. Dogme emphasizes interactivity, engagement, and empowering students. The author argues that both methods are suitable to combine due to their focus on interactivity in learning. Specific examples are provided of how to incorporate Dogme techniques into a Montessori classroom, such as using personalized worksheets and setting up different activity stations for students to explore. In conclusion, the author believes Dogme teaching is applicable to their kindergarten class with some considerations.
The document discusses how a teacher in Croatia increased student motivation for learning German as a second language. The teacher used music, interactive whiteboards, and social networks to engage students. Students chose a German pop-rock song to learn vocabulary through. Using these techniques, students were relaxed, focused, worked together, and had fun practicing their German language skills in an amusing way. The teaching process became more interactive, dynamic and motivating as a result. The teacher accomplished the goal of increasing student motivation for learning German.