With classrooms becoming more digitised, it is vital for teachers to keep up with the latest technologies. Easel, which was developed by TpT, has become a staple for many professors because it allows educators to easily create interactive activities to help their students. Although the software can revolutionise the teaching process, it will seamlessly integrate … Read more
Narwhal The Narwhal is a unique toothed whale known for the long, spiral tusk that protrudes from the male’s upper lip, often dubbed the “unicorn of the sea.” Found primarily in the Arctic waters, these creatures have fascinated humans for centuries and play a significant role in Inuit culture. Nase The Nase is a small, … Read more
While using a calculator can make a person’s life easier, it is always best to learn how to do things manually. Maths is a tricky subject that stumps many people. In many cases, maths can be simplified by memorising certain outcomes. Learning the outcomes of basic equations makes it easier to figure out the outcomes … Read more
Seeing a strange object in the sky can make someone question the meaning of what they are seeing. Most people understand that a black cat crossing their path in the UK could lead to good luck, strangely enough, it means the opposite in the US. What about encountering a single black crow? What does it … Read more
Students are provided with 3 working programs, along with the source code. Each of the programs approaches the task of breaking the password in different ways. Students are expected to run the programs, evaluate each of the programs and explain how the programs work. The first method is very straightforward, easy to understand and has … Read more
When sharing resources with my colleagues there are 4 methods that I utilise beyond verbally discussing resources. The first is the staff portal where I can upload any resources that I don’t want students to see but still wish to share with colleagues. The second method is to upload all resources to the student portal; … Read more
Resource management can be a challenging task, so as a result, having a plan of classification and storage is essential. Physical resources are the most challenging to manage, especially when the equipment is expensive, bulky or delicate. Storage space is incredibly limited within most teaching establishments, this results in a limited amount of physical resources … Read more
Traditionally organisational email provides all communication between students and staff, the primary benefit being all emails are recorded and monitored to ensure safety of both staff and students. An extremely important aspect is that all students and staff have organisation email accounts. “Most younger (and, increasingly, older) learners use social networking sites to keep in … Read more
When designing resources, it is important to consider the theories, principles and models that are to assist the process with the goal of creating better resources. For example, different resources will suit different stages of the Kolb learning cycle: Concrete Experience is best suited to resources such as Realia or using relevant equipment, allowing students … Read more
When designing resources, it is important to integrate the principles of resource design. Using resources is an excellent method of targeting different styles of learnings, while targeting a student’s specific style of learning is largely disproven, it is important to utilise a variety of learning styles to ensure inclusive learning. For example, when designing a … Read more