In my experience as an online learner, some courses I’ve taken virtually have been lacking in opportunities for interaction. My online learning experiences have mainly consisted of reading texts posted by the instructor, listening to lectures, […]
Category: Classroom
5 Essential Steps for K-12 BYOD Programs
I probably don’t need to say this to anyone who regularly reads Fractus Learning, but BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) is sweeping across the K-12 world right now with incredible speed. More and more schools are […]
20 Essential Technology Terms for Teachers
In the essential reading Rethinking Education in the Age of Technology, authors Allan Collins and Richard Halverson state that the knowledge revolution has transformed our jobs, our homes, our lives, and of course our schools. Now I know that […]
5 Brilliant Ideas for EdTech Scavenger Hunts
Inspired by Stephen & Shae Pepper’s 52 Scavenger Hunt Ideas, scavenger hunts are a brilliant way to pursue a particular topic or educational course with your class in a fun and innovative way. As well as […]
Designing Assessment Using The Power of Google Forms
Michael Schmoker talks at great length in his book “Results Now“, of how the power of a common curriculum, common assessments and teachers working together can have unprecedented results in student learning. He cites many studies […]
5 Fun Online Games that Disguise Important Lessons
Of all the impact education technology can have in the classroom, it is at its most powerful when students are enjoying themselves so much they don’t even realize they are learning! These brilliant online games each […]
5 of the Best Sites for Student Writing
1. Figment More than just a website, Figment is a fantastic online community that encourages students to share their writing with one another and inspire each other to new heights of creativity. The site offers a wealth […]
5 #EdTech Alternatives to Traditional Classroom Activities
Flashcards Once considered a rather old-fashioned classroom tool, flashcards have had something of a resurgence lately thanks to a wealth of brilliant online versions. Try using a simple site like Quizlet, which allows you to create […]
Why The Flipped Classroom Is More Than Just Video
The flipped classroom concept is one of those topics that sparks fiery debate before you can even finish the word FLIP… Like most touchy subjects, there are those at one end of the spectrum who believe […]
Back to School: 3 #EdTech Icebreakers
It’s that time of year again and we are back to school…September has arrived, and with it come students, reluctant and enthusiastic alike, flocking in their droves to begin the new school year. Starting a new […]
5 EdTech Pitfalls to Avoid
We all know that education technology can be a fantastic and rich resource that transforms the experience of classroom learning. We know that it opens the door to infinite new learning possibilities and lesson variations; that […]
Should We Be Teaching Computational Thinking In Schools?
Teachers of ICT (Information Communication Technology) in England are in the midst of recreating the subject they teach. The UK Government has announced that the current programme of study will not have to be taught from […]
5 Ways To Encourage Tech-Shy Kids
Education technology has now worked its way into almost every corner of our schools and businesses, appearing in classrooms across the country and bringing fantastic initiatives and improvements with it. The incoming ‘ed-tech’ wave has prompted […]
How Different Are Things In Your School When Compared To The 19th Century?
Many conferences about education and technology compare doctors to teachers and how medicine has become completely unrecognizable over the past 100 years, but teaching has remained almost untouched over the same period. Here is a checklist […]
How To Teach Pupils That Are Used To Accessing Information Immediately
The internet has caused some amazing things to happen to education. Information is now available to anyone who is connected, and is available practically whenever they want. Teachers used to provide knowledge in their class, but […]
3 Easy Ways To Gamify Your Classroom
Gamification has been mentioned before here on the Fractus Learning blog, but not addressed specifically by itself. For those of you not in the know already, gamification has been a trending topic in both the education […]
How Relevant Are Teachers In Preparing Today’s Students For Tomorrow’s Jobs?
Before we begin, if you have any answers, please share them. I have read many views (like this one) on how we could satisfactorily prepare students for future employment, and it raises issues that most of […]
3 of the Best Free Online Frog Dissection Tools
There are now more ways than ever to explore the anatomy of all sorts of fascinating creatures. Whether it’s a 4D frog anatomy model, a real animal dissection kit or even an amazing dissectable model shark, for […]
Take College Courses For Free Online
One of the trends that’s been emerging out of higher education in the past year or so is the increasing number of universities that are looking to put classes online for consumption by the general public. […]
Technology: Why Are Students Better Than Teachers At Using It?
When it comes to technology, students always seem to be one step ahead. They were probably wasting time on YouTube, blogging, creating photo albums together, and Tweeting before many staff even knew what those words meant. […]