E-learning

The Padagogy Wheel is designed to help teachers think

The Padagogy Wheel is designed to help teachers think

The Padagogy Wheel – It’s Not About The Apps, It’s About The Pedagogy by Allan Carrington, TeachThought PD Workshop Specialist *Visit TeachThought Professional Development if you’re interested in our workshop options on the Padagogy Wheel. The Padagogy Wheel is designed to help educators think – systematically, coherently, and with a view to long term, big-picture outcomes – …

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The Open University at 45: What can we learn from Britain’s distance education pioneer?

Forty-five years ago, when Britain’s Open University (OU) began broadcasting its first lectures over BBC television and radio, there were many reasons to discount its importance. For one thing, the concept of providing higher education at a distance wasn’t new: the first correspondence course, teaching shorthand, was offered in the 1700s; the University of London …

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Who was Confucius ? – Bryan W. Van Norden

http://ed.ted.com/lessons/who-was-confucius-bryan-w-van-norden Most people recognize Confucius name and know that he is famous for having said something, but considering the long-lasting impact his teachings have had on the world, very few people know who Confucius really was, what he really said… and why. See on Scoop.it – Teaching and testing

The Ultimate STEM Guide for Kids: 239 Cool Sites

From websites to games, contests to summer camps, we’ve got a ton of sites to explore in science, technology, engineering and math for kids age 5 to 18. Sourced through Scoop.it from: www.mastersindatascience.org The Ultimate STEM Guide for Kids: 239 Cool Sites About Science, Technology, Engineering and Math See on Scoop.it – Teaching and testing