Third in our series on school designs that inspire learning is the breathtaking concept school of Vilhelmsro Primary. Designed by copenhagen-based BIG architects, the school is built into the undulating hillside where sloping roofs blend into the natural scenery as well as provide areas to walk and play. Set in the green hills of Asminderoed, Denmark, the surrounding landscape not only serves as an aesthetic backdrop, it is also integral to the schools curriculum which focuses on nature and sustainability. Formed as sloping landscaped bands, […]
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Principals On The Cutting Edge [Series] – Lyn Hilt
Welcome to the first in our “Principals On The Cutting Edge” interview series, where we aim to share some of the thoughts, strategies and influences of the most cutting edge principals in schools today. The series features a number of teaching thought leaders from around the globe, sharing ideas and experiences that can help drive your school forward and keep you on the cutting edge. Lyn Hilt Bio: Elementary principal, K-6 technology integration in a rural school district in PA; connected reader, writer, and learner; […]
3 Chrome Extensions To Empower Students With Disabilities
The web can be a tricky place for students to navigate at the best of times. Flashing images, tiny text and an array of small buttons make it very difficult for kids to find what they are looking for. Now imagine this for a student that is vision or motor impaired, where the challenges are multiplied due to the fact most web designers are not designing with accessibility in mind. Thankfully, there are a number of developers working on ways […]
School Designs That Inspire Learning [Series] – Green School
Second in our series on school designs that inspire learning, the stunning Green School is a beautiful open air bamboo structure set in the lush Jungles of Bali. The school, founded by husband and wife John and Cynthia Hardy, teaches a modern curriculum layered with environmental education. It provides its students with a relevant, holistic and green education in one of the most amazing environments on the planet. John and Cynthia Hardy, designers and environmentalists living in Bali, founded Green […]
School Designs That Inspire Learning [Series] – Fitzroy High School
The first in our series on school designs that inspire learning, Fitzroy High School is as eye catching as it is inspiring. Set in the inner urban suburbs of Melbourne, Australia, the school takes shapes and color to a whole new level to create a learning environment that is bright, creative and beautifully different. Designed by Australian group McBride Charles Ryan, the building provides for 225 students and 12 staff across three levels. This includes private study areas, resource centres and […]
4 Great Podcasts To Keep Teachers On The Cutting Edge
Podcasts as we know them were first introduced back in late 2004 and by mid 2005 were the hottest media going around. As time has passed the ‘fad’ value has worn off but the value of audio content has certainly not. The beauty of podcasts is the ability to enjoy content while on the go. Walking the dog, driving to work, or sunning at the beach becomes a great opportunity to learn and keep up to date. With the tech world […]
IT Teacher Training – Is Online The Answer?
Online training has become an extremely popular and cost effective way for people to learn new skills and upgrade their qualifications. IT teacher training being just one of the many types of courses on offer, a recent Infographic from Mindflash depicts just how broad and varied the fields now providing online training are: Michigan offers online classes in bow hunting before you can be properly licensed Washington state has online courses for anyone interested in learning about hazardous materials associated with weapons of mass destruction While […]