Many look at e-learning as an education solution. Some teachers achieve magnificent results when they capitalize on the power of technology. But why are these successes the exception, rather than the rule? The problem with e-learning is that there is…
Many teachers are keen to embark on study programs that lead to accreditation or recognized qualifications. This is natural since better job opportunities are often linked to qualifications. The first technology you’ll learn is the computer. Commercial firms, technology suppliers…
If you are a senior teacher you may be concerned that your ability to acquire new skills – particularly technology skills – is not what it used to be. “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks – I am…
When the impact of technology on education is discussed, varied opinions are expressed. Some of them are: absolutely no evidence that technology has a positive impact no conclusive evidence that technology makes a difference it can’t hurt the best thing…
What does it mean to be productive? Some shy away from the word because it sounds too much like hard work. Teachers complain: “How can it be expected of us to produce more? The education department is overworking us as…
At times you may want learners to see a real item – not a picture. This can be a challenge if the item is very small, particularly if you’re teaching natural science or biology and you want learners to observe…
If you think technology is a great help to you while you prepare your lessons, it will be an even greater help to you when you present your lessons. A variety of technology devices are designed specifically to support lesson…
Blogs have the potential of helping a teacher in two ways: you can read them and you can create them. Let’s look at one way in which reading blogs can be of benefit to you. Suppose you are struggling to…
This posting is a summary – with links – of recent articles giving advice to teachers about the various training options open to them. In most cases a destination can be reached in more than one way – but some routes are…
The information held on hundreds of thousands of computers around the world – all linked together to form the internet – is in effect without limit. Anything you want to learn can be found on the internet. This includes knowledge…
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