This posting was originally posted by Education World and can be found HERE: Technology can be used to engage students in ways that other tools cannot. So what are the most fun or creative ways principals have seen teachers use the technology they have at hand? That's the question we asked the principals who comprise our "Principal Files" team. How is technology integration going in your school? Are you happy with the progress your teachers are making as they strive to work technology into … [Read more...] about Tech & Teaching: Principals Share Best Uses of Classroom Technology
Explanation Through Application
In keeping with my sites theme of providing an insight into getting kids engaged through the use of classroom concept application, I've come across a new site which I feel does a great job. It uses videos to showcase how various topics in science are employed in the real world. Examples include Bone Density Loss in Space and Finding Renewable Energy Sources in Antarctica as well as many more. It's worth a look. Fergy … [Read more...] about Explanation Through Application
Principals Offer Advice to Job Seekers
This posting was originally posted by Education World Especially where I live it's so difficult to get a teaching job these days. Therefore, here is the first post dedicated to helping you find that elusive position. Have a plan, a portfolio, and a good attitude! That's just some of the advice Education World's Principal Files principals have for soon-to-be college grads looking for their first teaching positions. Any educator who is … [Read more...] about Principals Offer Advice to Job Seekers
Animated Explanations
I'd like to pass along a really great site I came across today. It's still growing but I think the potential is there and it's already got some fantastic animations and videos including a heart animation which does a good job showing how blood flows inside the heart. http://www.explania.com/en Fergy … [Read more...] about Animated Explanations
Why Do We Need To Learn This? We Are Never Going To Use It.
We've all heard it. Students are baffled by why they need to learn algebra, the periodic table or why light bends when it enters water. "Who cares" one rather eloquent student put it during my latest grade 10 optics lesson "when will I ever need to calculate the index of refraction". Why do we need to learn these things in class? When will we ever use it? It doesn't matter that you don't want to become a scientist or nuclear physicist, everyone needs to be aware and appreciate the world … [Read more...] about Why Do We Need To Learn This? We Are Never Going To Use It.
SGM Factfiles
I came across this website and wanted to share. It's an excellent collection of "short accessible booklets on the major global microbiological health issues." Excellent educational reference material. The booklets include: Factfile_Cholera Factfile_Climate_Change Factfile_Cold_Wars Factfile_Influenza Factfile_HIV_AIDS Factfile_Malaria Factfile_Swine_Flu Factfile_TB SGM_Factfiles_Set Click here to be directed to the original page. … [Read more...] about SGM Factfiles