Clive James reckons boredom leads to creativity. I've long been a fan of boredom, daydreaming and unplugging from the world. Seems we're not the only ones. Check this out:
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
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Instructional vids for various domains
Here are links to two sites which provide instructional vids. The Khan Academy has over 2100 educational videos.
Maths Master offers short instructional videos for learning basic arithmetic and algebra and is also working on developing video instruction on probability and geometry
Maths Master offers short instructional videos for learning basic arithmetic and algebra and is also working on developing video instruction on probability and geometry
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
iPads in education
DEECD iPad trial
This website is for educators who want to learn about using iPads in education. Here you will find information about the Victorian school iPads for Learning trial including specially selected apps, classroom ideas and technical tips.
This website is for educators who want to learn about using iPads in education. Here you will find information about the Victorian school iPads for Learning trial including specially selected apps, classroom ideas and technical tips.
What makes a good maths teacher?
Students talk about good maths teachers Catherine Attard
What are the qualities of a ‘good’ mathematics teacher? A group of 20 students in Year 6 were asked their opinions as part of a longitudinal study in NSW. The same study followed the students into the first two years of secondary school. The research identified the interpersonal teaching and learning relationships between teachers and students as the most important contributor to students’ engagement with maths. They engaged well when positive relationships with their teachers were in place, and when curriculum arrangements were conducive to those relationships. By contrast, it was difficult for students to remain engaged when they lacked positive interactions with teachers, even when the teaching was otherwise high-quality and was supported by innovative curriculum and school design.
Curriculum Leadership email alert
Volume 9, Number 6, 11 March 2011
What are the qualities of a ‘good’ mathematics teacher? A group of 20 students in Year 6 were asked their opinions as part of a longitudinal study in NSW. The same study followed the students into the first two years of secondary school. The research identified the interpersonal teaching and learning relationships between teachers and students as the most important contributor to students’ engagement with maths. They engaged well when positive relationships with their teachers were in place, and when curriculum arrangements were conducive to those relationships. By contrast, it was difficult for students to remain engaged when they lacked positive interactions with teachers, even when the teaching was otherwise high-quality and was supported by innovative curriculum and school design.
Curriculum Leadership email alert
Volume 9, Number 6, 11 March 2011
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