Cooperative learning is as much a skill for students to develop as it is a reflection on how we work and interact in any career or group situation. With an endless number of different techniques and strategies, try using some […]
Category: Preschool
Coding is the New Literacy – Think Playgrounds, Not Playpens
There is no denying that coding is snowballing in importance across schools all around the world. Whether it’s Scratch, Programming Games or the Hour of Code, an understanding of software and the ability to code is fast becoming an essential skill for […]
5 Completely Free Education Reference eBooks from Google Books
Overview Where is your first port of call when looking for the right book? Amazon? iTunes? Even an actual brick-and-mortar library??? All good options, but there is one delightfully simple place you should be trying first. Google Books. Not only […]
Using Google Forms to Reach Out to your School Community
Overview It’s one of Google’s most versatile offerings and one that educators have found endless applications for. Google Forms can be used for anything from assessment to just-in-time learning. In this module we want to focus on […]
Take a Risk – Putting Students in Control of Their Own Learning
What kind of a school offers subjects such as ‘Geek Studies’, ‘Working with Animals’ and ‘Computer Gaming Design’? A school with no bell, no levels, where staff selection and curriculum is even decided by the students. Well, […]
Transform Your Classroom Scrapheap into a Resource Powerhouse with Evernote
Overview Evernote is not so much a productivity tool as it is a religion for many of its die-hard users. As educators we are very good at accumulating documents, notes, ideas and an endless pile of great resources. But where […]
Using Minecraft to Challenge Students and Keep Learning Fun
Overview Much more than just a video game, Minecraft is being used by thousands of educators to tackle difficult learning concepts in an amazingly fun and collaborative digital environment. Students are exploring, crafting and making in 3D […]
Have a Sackful of Fun and Learning with Google Santa Tracker
Overview Maybe it’s the festive spirit in the air. Maybe it’s the eggnog they serve in the Google cafe. Whatever it is, Google Maps feels like the gift that just keeps on giving! For the past […]
Reinforce Positive Classroom Behaviour with ClassDojo
Overview Managing classroom behaviour and devising fresh new ways to motivate students is a big part of the teaching skill set. ClassDojo is an excellent free tool that (with the help of some very cute and friendly […]
Amazing Virtual Field Trip Ideas with Google Street Views
Overview We all know and love Google Maps. But did you know that the Street View Pegman has few more tricks up his sleeve? Google Street Views takes some of the most amazing Street View imagery, as well […]
Google Books: An Invaluable Resource for Students and Educators
Overview From research to reading, Google Books should be the giant wrench in every student’s digital toolbox. Opening access to digital and printed texts from libraries and publishers around the globe, Google Books not only makes books searchable, it also […]