February 2012
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January 2012
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Distance learning [old] example - Russian at... →
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The OPEN Act as an experiment in digital democracy →
cnn.com
By John D. Sutter, CNN (CNN) - With all the buzz about SOPA and PIPA you may have missed another important acronym: OPEN. The OPEN Act is being touted by its sponsor as the moderate alternative to those other two…
OPEN - an act to replace the SOPA/PIPA acts, which I am sure you have heard about (if you did not, make sure you google these terms).
What is so special about OPEN...
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We need more multi cultural project at school
Projet Citoyen was an interesting learning exercice for the kids in East Dunbartonshire schools, at least that is what it seems when you read there blog. An international experience, of cultural exchange, is something vital in today’s world. Our world demand more people able to understand there neighbourg, especially if this one does not belong to the same culture as I do.
While the...
October 2011
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25 Best Movies About Education Ever Made | Blog @... →
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Really worth a watch - Confessions of a Pro-Social...
A fascinating talk of James Fallon, a neurologist with an unusual story. His talk brings quite a lot of interesting questions to think about, and I would really advise it to all, plus, it might fit well as a basis for some high-school class.
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#occupyTogether at school
Teachers, have you talked about the #occupyTogether in your class? If so, what have you done? Have you raised a conversation? How did the kids reacted? If not, why did you choose to not speak about it?
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Teaching Students to Turn Empathy into Action →
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September 2011
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Toddler Robot nominated to carry the Olympic flame →
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The Era of collaboration
Our society is undergoing constant changes, no breaking news to anyone, however, the nature of changes might require some kind of examination.
When we come to try to realize some changes in education, it important to have a look at the big picture, because approach to education is really our approach to life.
So far human society has developed along with the evolution of our desires, or more...
August 2011
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Everything is a remix
Understanding creativity has always been a challenge. In his quest to reach the secrets of creativity, Kirby Ferguson worked on a series of short documentaries, doing an analysis of the best pieces of art in literature, music and films. The series is called “Everything is a remix”, and you will be surprised. Check the links:
http://vimeo.com/14912890
http://vimeo.com/19447662
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July 2011
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The Cathedral and the Education Bazaar
While I was at university, I was very strongly influenced by a book written by Eric S. Raymond, titled “The Cathedral and the Bazaar” (a must read by the way, if you have not). Raymond was comparing the evolution of software development models, with the emergence of Open Source, and the cost effective collaboration model that Internet was allowing.
To some extend, I think the debate...
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Teaching a global view of the world in school could make a different world for...
– What I take after reading this 17 years old’s blog
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The Geek, the Dork and the Dweeb - and other Nerd... →
Awesome piece on the nerdy evolution of nerds. Get to know your classroom :)
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June 2011
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Reducing the impact of disaster through education
I came across EDEN’s site, an educational organization, which aim at reducing the impact of disasters through education. If it is a common idea that is it is possible to educate a population to react to disasters of different kinds and limit damages by teaching emergency behaviors, limiting panic reactions, it seems a less common idea that education can reduce impact of social disasters.
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Do we have to teach naked
Do We Have To Teach Naked? View more presentations from Sidneyeve Matrix
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10 INTERNET TECHNOLOGIES THAT EDUCATORS SHOULD BE... →
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If there is anything that we wish to change in the child, we should first...
– Carl Jung
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OER Commons: An Education Ecosystem Using... →
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How to use Twitter in the classroom
From: TNW
Send reminders
Share links
Teachers can collaborate
Bring a historical figure to life
Encourage creativity
Keep the discussion going
Create a scavenger hunt
Start an online book-club
Learn a language
Brainstorming
What do you think? Do you use twitter in your class? How?
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The Complete Dropbox for Educators #tech... →
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Teaching 21st century students (and how should...
Teaching 21st Century Students on Prezi
Education is the key to create a sustainable... →
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Trust in the classroom
(This post was inspired by an open question posted by Iamlittlei)
In the classroom, the teacher/students relationship is complex. The teacher is not only teaching, but he is also the one to evaluate, to judge.
If the fear of being judged (by the teacher, by others students), is stronger than the motivation to learn, evaluation become an obstacle to the teaching.
To change this situation, you...
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Teach with a mic, get heard
From: Sound Field Systems on the Rise in Schools
Approximately 160,000 classrooms in the United States have sound field systems-a number that grows by 20% annually, according to manufacturer estimates.
Neurologically, children’s auditory systems are not mature until they reach 13-15 years of age, and younger children need a quieter setting and a louder signal to develop phonemic...
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A man who has never gone to school may steal from a freight car; but if he has a...
– Theodore Roosevelt (1858-1919) American president
Annotated Static: A Model for Teacher Education →
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Recently, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao congratulated the first teachers to graduate from a tuition free education initiative. The teachers have to spend 2 years in a rural setting where they are badly needed and 10 years working in their hometown. I find this pretty interesting. Of course, we do…
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